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    In which Australian state is Ninety Mile Beach located?Australian Geography

      Victoria.

    In which Australian regional town would you find Mt. Panorama?Australian Geography

      Bathurst. Mt Panorama is a car and bike racing track that is normally a public road.

    What is the name of the mountain range to the east of Adelaide?Australian Geography

      Mt Lofty Range.

    What is the largest city in Tasmania?Australian Geography

      Hobart.

    What is the largest sand island in the world?Australian Geography

      Fraser Island. It is off the Queensland coast.

    What Australian city is situated on Moreton Bay?Australian Geography

      Brisbane.

    On which river is Alice Springs situated?Australian Geography

      Todd River.

    What Australian city is referred to as 'The Gong'?Australian Geography

      Woollongong . On the South Coast about one hour's drive from Sydney

    What is the largest lake in Australia?Australian Geography

      Lake Eyre. It is often without any water in it.

    Is Maroochydore to the north or south of Brisbane?Australian Geography

      North .

    What is the capital of Australia?Australia's My Home

      Canberra. Way back in the old days there was a big feud over which city was going to be capital, Melbourne or Sydney, so they decided to choose Canberra, a city in between the both of them. Canberra is located in the Australian Capital Territory.

    Who captained the Australian Cricket Team, in July 2000?Australia's My Home

      Steve Waugh.

    What was introduced to Australia on July 1, 2000?Australia's My Home

      GST. And aren't we all so happy about this GST. Goods and services tax.

    Who was the federal opposition leader in July 2000?Australia's My Home

      Kim Beazley.

    Who's the Australian man behind Dame Edna Everage?Australia's My Home

      Barry Humphries.

    Which state is the city of Kalgoorlie in?Australia's My Home

      Western Australia.

    What Australian Television Network televised the 2000 Olympic Games?Australia's My Home

      Seven.

    What is the highest mountain in Australia?Australia's My Home

      Mt. Kosciusko. The spelling was changed by The Geographical Names Board, in line with the current policy of being politically correct from Kosciusko. Mt Buller and Mt Hotham are popular snow skiing resorts in Victoria.

    In 2000, the host of the Australian 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire' was whom?Australia's My Home

      Eddie Maguire.

    In which New South Wales city can you see the 'World's Biggest Merino'?Australian Tourist Attractions

      Goulburn.

    Off which state is the Great Barrier Reef?Australian Tourist Attractions

      Queensland.

    What is the name of the historic prison settlement found south of Hobart in Tasmania?Australian Tourist Attractions

      Port Arthur.

    In which Queensland city can you see the famous life sized statue of Captain Cook?Australian Tourist Attractions

      Cairns.

    Which city is known as the beef capital of Queensland?Australian Tourist Attractions

      Rockhampton.

    I have just driven across the Narrows Bridge going south toward Mandurah, where am I?Where Am I In Australia?

      Perth. The Narrows Bridge links the northern and southern areas of Perth.

    I have just crossed the Westgate Bridge, which city am I in?Where Am I In Australia?

      Melbourne. The collapse of the partly built Westgate Bridge in Melbourne on Oct 15, 1970 killed 35 workers and was Australia's worst bridge disaster.

    I am standing in the first Australian town lit by electricity, where am I?Where Am I In Australia?

      Tamworth. Tamworth NSW was the first Australian town to be lit by electricity on Nov 8, 1888

    I have just left Marree on my way to southwest Queensland, travelling on a famous route, what am I travelling on?Where Am I In Australia?

      The Birdsville Track. Developed in the 1880s The Birdsville track stretches 500 kms from Marree near Lake Eyre in South Australia to Queensland, a famous stock route of old . This track has claimed the lives of many people who attempted to traverse the Sturt Stony Desert. Today it is an easy one day drive.

    It's October and the jacarandas are lovely, the festival is in full swing, what town am I in?Where Am I In Australia?

      Grafton. Grafton on the north coast of NSW has become famous for its jacaranda festival held each year .

    I am standing on top of mainland Australia's highest peak, where am I?Where Am I In Australia?

      Mt Kosciusko. Polish born explorer Paul Strzelecki named Mt Kosciusko after one of his homeland's democratic heroes .

    I am standing on the runway of Bert Hinkler airport, what town am near?Where Am I In Australia?

      Bundaberg. Bert Hinkler was a famous aviator from Bundaberg in Queensland .

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