Gordonvale, Queensland, Australia

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1. Some of you will have heard of Cairns, Home of the Reef and the Rainforest, of Green Island and a favourite of tourists from all over the world. Gordonvale lies to the south in the Mulgrave Vally, how far? 5 kilometres 150 kilometres 25 kilometres 1200 kilometres

2. Name the major highway that runs through Gordonvale. It is 1800km long and joins Brisbane in the south with Cairns in the north? The Cook Highway. The Gillies Highway The Bruce Highway The Palmerston Highway

3. What is the population of Gordonvale? about 3,000 about 120,000 about 4,000 to 5000 about 40,000

4. What is the main industry in Gordonvale? Shipbuilding Fishing Tourism Sugar Cane Farming

5. What is the name of the river that flows through Gordonvale? The Mulgrave River The Baron River The Torrens River The Russell River

6. What is Gordonvale's annual rainfall? 2300mm or about 90' 300mm or about 12' 1200mm or about 48' 150mm or about 6'

7. In August, at the end of winter, a foot race is held. It starts in Ally Park near the center of town and climbs to the top of Walsh's Pyramid a 1000m or 3300ft peak that dominates the town, ending back in Ally Park a total distance of about 8km. What is this race called? The Great Pyramid Race The Far North Queensland Marathon The Gordonvale Marathon Walsh's Wonders

8. After whom is Gordonvale named? General 'Chinese' Gordon of Khartoum fame Gordon Tallis a football player John Gordon an Australian Prime Minister John Gordon A local farmer

9. What is the name of the beautiful park in Gordonvale's CBD? Norman Park Ally Park Gordonvale Park Hyde Park

10. Whose statue stands in Norman Park between the public toilets? John Gordon Winston Churchill Queen Elizabeth II George Washington

11. What adorns the footpaths (sidewalks) of Gordonvale's Central Business District? Doggy Doo Litter Alcoholics Mosaics and Plaques

12. What Is the name of the main shopping street in Gordonvale CBD? George Street Norman Street Cannon Street Gordon Street

13. What is the name of the camping area, just off the Bruce Highway, on the banks of the Mulgrave River? Carravilla The Green Patch The Gordonvale Caravan Park The Sweaty Palms

14. How many beds are there in Gordonvale Hospital? 43 12 270 450

15. What sporting facility surrounds the front nine holes of Gordonvale golf course? A Rowing Course A Go-Kart Track A Horse Racing Track A Motor Cross Track