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Quiz about Central Coast  A Beautiful Spot
Quiz about Central Coast  A Beautiful Spot

Central Coast: - A Beautiful Spot! Quiz


The Central Coast is a beautiful spot, but how much do you know about it?

A multiple-choice quiz by FerryBoat. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
FerryBoat
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
306,986
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
800
Last 3 plays: Guest 203 (5/10), Guest 172 (2/10), antonio2024 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. The Central Coast is home to many beachside suburbs, but which beachside suburb is home to the Skillion? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The Central Coast has three dams for water sources, but can you name which one is the main dam? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The Central Coast is located between two large cities. Can you name them? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Lion Island is an island which sits in Broken Bay between Sydney and Gosford. Which Central Coast council or shire has Lion Island in its boundaries? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The Central Coast loves sport! In Gosford there is a stadium with a seating capacity of 20 000. What was this stadium called until 2017? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This attraction is at Somersby and involves reptiles. What is it called? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This attraction again is located at Somersby (clue: this word will help you with the question). It is a waterfall and a popular picnic spot). What is this waterfall called? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In 18th July, 1965 the Central Coast received a rare dusting of snow. Out of these suburbs where did the snow fall? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Does Gosford have a Giant Kangaroo?


Question 10 of 10
10. The Central Coast has a freeway running through on its way it from Sydney to Newcastle. What is called? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The Central Coast is home to many beachside suburbs, but which beachside suburb is home to the Skillion?

Answer: Terrigal

The Skillion is a rock outcrop at Terrigal. It is located at the Terrigal Haven. People walk up it and it is a popular lookout and tourist attraction.
2. The Central Coast has three dams for water sources, but can you name which one is the main dam?

Answer: Mangrove Creek Dam

The Mangrove Creek Dam wall is 80 metres high and has a total storage capacity of 190,000 Megalitres. It also has a picnic area and is popular attraction for tourists.
3. The Central Coast is located between two large cities. Can you name them?

Answer: Sydney and Newcastle

The Central Coast is located between Australia's largest and sixth largest cities, Sydney and Newcastle.
4. Lion Island is an island which sits in Broken Bay between Sydney and Gosford. Which Central Coast council or shire has Lion Island in its boundaries?

Answer: Gosford City Council

Lion Island is directly in the middle of Broken Bay, but is part of Gosford Council. It also houses a colony of little penguins. It is a nature reserve, and is also uninhabited.
5. The Central Coast loves sport! In Gosford there is a stadium with a seating capacity of 20 000. What was this stadium called until 2017?

Answer: Bluetongue Stadium

Bluetongue Stadium has been the home stadium for the failed NRL team the Northern Eagles and the current A-League soccer team the Central Coast Mariners. It is also host to frequent NRL matches.
6. This attraction is at Somersby and involves reptiles. What is it called?

Answer: Australian Reptile Park

The Australian Reptile houses kangaroos, lizards and various species of spiders. It also home the NSW Tasmanian Devil Centre.
7. This attraction again is located at Somersby (clue: this word will help you with the question). It is a waterfall and a popular picnic spot). What is this waterfall called?

Answer: Somersby Falls

In a dry period Somersby Falls can be a trickle but in a wet period it can be a torrent!
8. In 18th July, 1965 the Central Coast received a rare dusting of snow. Out of these suburbs where did the snow fall?

Answer: Kulnura

In 1965 Kulnura received snow because of a rare coldsnap.
9. Does Gosford have a Giant Kangaroo?

Answer: no

Gosford doesn't have a Giant Kangaroo. In fact it has no big creatures at all.
10. The Central Coast has a freeway running through on its way it from Sydney to Newcastle. What is called?

Answer: Sydney-Newcastle Freeway

The first stage of the Sydney-Newcastle Freeway opened in April, 1963. It Is part of the Auslink road network between Sydney and Brisbane. Another name for the Sydney-Newcastle Freeway is the F3. At a period of time it was called the M3 and you had to pay a toll near Berowra.
Source: Author FerryBoat

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