An Aussie Walkabout

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. Which of the following mountains is the highest on Australia's mainland? Mount Kosciuszko Mount Bogong Mount Buller Mount Townsend

2. What in Australia is the world's largest single piece of limestone, occupying approximately 77,000 square miles, being at its widest nearly 700 miles in length? The Simpson Desert The Great Sandy Desert The Nullarbor Plain The Gibson Desert

3. South of Darwin in Australia's Northern Territory is the start of the red centre, home to Uluru, The Olgas and The Devil's Marbles. But south east of Darwin is an amazing oasis of rivers, wetlands, and diverse wildlife. What is the name of this UNESCO World Heritage listed site? Uluru Kakadu Boonoo Boonoo Kata Tjuta

4. Which Australian island is the home of a motorcycle Grand Prix race ... and fairy penguins? Stradbroke Island Fraser Island Rottnest Island Phillip Island

5. Thirteen mountains make up the Glasshouse Mountains in South-East Queensland, with four of the most striking and distinctive situated in the Glass House Mountains National Park. Which one of the mountains has been closed indefinitely to public access since December 1999? Mount Tibrogargan Mt Coonowrin Mount Beerwah Mount Ngungun

6. When travelling the Great Ocean Road in Victoria which "group" can be seen? The Three Sisters The Bee Gees The Devils Marbles The Twelve Apostles

7. Let's head underground for something a little out of the norm. The Great Artesian Basin is the world's largest and deepest artesian basin. What percentage of the Australian continent does it lie under? 11% 23% 15% 19%

8. Tasmania is surrounded by the Indian and South Pacific Oceans, and, to the north, by which other body of water? Bass Strait King George Sound Tasman Sea Zeewijk Channel

9. Which Australian monolith, named after a Greek philosopher, is known for horse races and mystery? Elephant Rock Ayer's Rock Hanging Rock Eagle Rock

10. Which is the most westerly wine region in Australia, producing just three percent of total Australian grape production, but twenty percent of the country's premium wines? Great Southern Margaret River Clare Valley McLaren Vale