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Help! I Have Lost My Bearings Down Under Quiz

My electric wheelchair and I have recovered from our last world tour and have decided on another journey. Can anything go wrong? Yes! I have lost my bearings in Australia and New Zealand. Can you help me? I hope you enjoy playing it!

A multiple-choice quiz by scarlet1977. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
scarlet1977

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
357,664

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
452

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Question 1 of 10

1. I have started my tour in New Zealand. What city in New Zealand is often called "City of Sails"? Hint

Dunedin

Wellington

Auckland

Christchurch

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Question 2 of 10

2. My next stop is a place I have heard has a nickname associated with the United Kingdom. What is the nickname of Dunedin? Hint

Edinburgh of the South

London of the East

Cardiff of the West

Belfast of the North

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Question 3 of 10

3. I have travelled north and got slightly lost. I am surrounded by a mass of water and my wheels are soaking. Can you tell me where I am? What is the largest lake in New Zealand?

Answer: (North Island (two words))

4. After my wheelchair has been cleaned up and charged up again we have decided to leave New Zealand as I cannot wait to see the kangaroos and koalas. I am in the Northern Territory now, but can you tell me which of these cities is on the Timor Sea? Hint

Darwin

Katherine

Pine Creek

Alice Springs

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Question 5 of 10

5. My next destination is to the west of Australia. I have been to Perth before, but I cannot remember what the main river is called. All I can remember is that it is to do with birds. Can you help me? What river flows through Perth? Hint

Duck

Swan

Pheasant

Ostrich

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Question 6 of 10

6. My next stop is to my favourite city in Australia. Obviously I know about the famous harbour bridge, but I did not know the following fact. What do the locals call Sydney Harbour Bridge? Hint

"Wardrobe"

"Table"

"Cabinet"

"Coathanger"

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Question 7 of 10

7. The mountain I am at the bottom of is certainly not within my wheelchair's capabilities. It is far too high. Where am I and what am I looking at? What is the highest mountain in New South Wales? Hint

Mount Kosciuszko

Mount Twynam

Mount Townsend

Rams Head

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Question 8 of 10

8. During my journey to my last destination, I was fascinated to learn about a historical fact. What state capital was named after a queen? Hint

Charlottesville

Port Elizabeth

Adelaide

Victoria

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Question 9 of 10

9. During the same journey, I was reading another fact about the history of Australia. Originally called "Hannans" which Australian town started a "Gold Rush"?

Answer: (Western Australia)

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Question 10 of 10

10. I have reached my last stop and I am very excited, somebody has told me that if I want to see some animals, I need to go to this island, but I don't know where to go. Can anyone tell me where Kangaroo Island is located? Hint

New South Wales

Western Australia

Queensland

South Australia

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. I have started my tour in New Zealand. What city in New Zealand is often called "City of Sails"?

Answer: Auckland

Auckland is on the North Island of New Zealand. It is the largest city, and landmarks of Auckland include the Sky Tower and One Tree Hill. Wellington is the capital of New Zealand.

2. My next stop is a place I have heard has a nickname associated with the United Kingdom. What is the nickname of Dunedin?

Answer: Edinburgh of the South

Dunedin's nickname is Edinburgh of the South. Dunedin is the second largest city on the South Island and it is the main city of the Otago region. Dunedin is twinned with four other cities throughout the world which are Edinburgh, Otaru, Portsmouth (Virginia) and Shanghai.

3. I have travelled north and got slightly lost. I am surrounded by a mass of water and my wheels are soaking. Can you tell me where I am? What is the largest lake in New Zealand?

Answer: Lake Taupo

Lake Taupo is in the North Island in New Zealand. It is a crater lake with a maximum depth of 186 metres. Skydiving is a popular local sport in Taupo, and there is also a cycling tour that goes around the lake which can take some time!

Answer: Darwin

Although Pine Creek, Katherine and Alice Springs are all in the Northern Territory, it is the capital, Darwin, that is on the Timor Sea. One place to go in Darwin is the Deckchair Cinema where you can watch films outside. Another place you can visit is Crocosaurus Cove where you can get up close and say "hello" to the crocodiles. You will definitely be not seeing me at the latter as I have got a phobia about alligators and crocodiles!

Answer: Swan

The Swan River runs for 37 miles through Perth. The Swan Brewery is right beside the river. If you want to get the best view of the river, you can take a picnic at Kings Park.

6. My next stop is to my favourite city in Australia. Obviously I know about the famous harbour bridge, but I did not know the following fact. What do the locals call Sydney Harbour Bridge?

Answer: "Coathanger"

Sydney Harbour Bridge is a wonderful site. It was modelled on the Tyne Bridge (which joins Newcastle and Gateshead) and was built by the same engineers - Dorman Long of Teesside in England.

Answer: Mount Kosciuszko

Although all these mountains are in New South Wales, Mount Kosciuszko is the highest. It is located in the Snowy Mountains and is very near to the border of the state of Victoria. Mount Kosciuszko is between Sydney and Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria. Definitely not suitable for electric wheelchairs!

8. During my journey to my last destination, I was fascinated to learn about a historical fact. What state capital was named after a queen?

Answer: Adelaide

Adelaide is the state capital of South Australia. It was named after a German princess who married a British king called William IV, who reigned for seven years until his death in 1837.

9. During the same journey, I was reading another fact about the history of Australia. Originally called "Hannans" which Australian town started a "Gold Rush"?

Answer: Kalgoorlie

A "Gold Rush" started in Kalgoorlie, which is a town in Western Australia 370 miles east of Perth. This particular "Gold Rush" started in 1893. The town is also called Kalgoorie-Boulder.

Answer: South Australia

Kangaroo Island is the third largest island in Australia. You can reach there by taking a short flight from Adelaide or a ferry ride from Cape Jervis. You can discover all the different Australian animals in the wild. If you want to relax, you can try their many beaches.

Source: Author scarlet1977

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