1. Newcastle is the _____ largest city in Australia. 1st 6th 10th 8th

2. The largest saltwater lake in the southern hemisphere is located just south of Newcastle. What is its name? Lake Macquarie Lake Eyre Lake Stephens Lake Wallsend

3. A long stretch of white sand arcs off into the distance just north of Newcastle. What is the name of this beach? Bondi Beach Stockton Beach Nobby's Beach Newcastle Beach

4. In May, 1974 a terrible storm wreaked havoc on Newcastle and resulted in a cargo ship being stranded on Stockton Beach. What was the name of this ship? Simga Stragna Sydney Sygna

5. One of the most influential rock bands to grace the contemporary era were born and bred in Newcastle. The three members of the band grew up together here. Who are they? INXS Silverchair Killing Heidi Jet

6. This suburb of Newcastle is generally regarded as the Red Light district and is associated with street walkers. Can you name it? Merewether Wallsend Cook's Hill Islington

7. If I wanted a multi-cultural meal, I would be sure to find one in this diverse and interesting suburb. West Wallsend Stockton Broadmeadow Hamilton

8. This suburb of Newcastle shares its name with the floral emblem of New South Wales. Where am I? Juniper Lambton Rose Waratah

9. Every year a world-renowned surfing competition is held on Newcastle Beach, which has attracted the likes of Kelly Slater, Mark Richards, Andy Irons and Layne Beachley over the years. What is the name of this competition? Rip Curl Pro Surfest Newcastle Prosurf Billabong Pro

10. One for the sports fans to finish on: Newcastle's Rugby League team in the NRL are the Newcastle _______? Novocastrians Storm Surfers Knights