Just over 200 of Australia's 410-strong team took part, led by flag bearer Lauren Jackson in their bottle green blazers and white trousers and skirts.
Following tiny Aruba and before Austria, the Australians were given a rousing ovation from the crowd of more than 70,000.
The front line of Australian athletes behind Jackson was made up of five-time Olympian Natalie Cook and seven others at their fourth Games, as well as defending gold medallists, kayaker Ken Wallace and sailor Elise Rechichi.
Many of Australia's biggest medal hopes, including the cyclists, rowers and swimmers were missing the march, watching back at the athletes village as they prepared for competition.
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