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Quiz about Gordonvale Queensland Australia

Gordonvale, Queensland, Australia Quiz

Gordonvale, Queensland, Australia, My Hometown. Come and find out what it is like to live in Paradise.

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

Author
paulsr

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
16,678

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
1180

Last 3 plays: Strike121 (7/15), kstyle53 (15/15), Guest 122 (13/15).

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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? Hint

5 kilometres

150 kilometres

25 kilometres

1200 kilometres

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2. Name the major highway that runs through Gordonvale. It is 1800km long and joins Brisbane in the south with Cairns in the north? Hint

The Gillies Highway

The Bruce Highway

The Palmerston Highway

The Cook Highway.

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3. What is the population of Gordonvale? Hint

about 3,000

about 120,000

about 4,000 to 5000

about 40,000

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4. What is the main industry in Gordonvale? Hint

Shipbuilding

Fishing

Tourism

Sugar Cane Farming

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5. What is the name of the river that flows through Gordonvale? Hint

The Russell River

The Torrens River

The Mulgrave River

The Baron River

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6. What is Gordonvale's annual rainfall? Hint

1200mm or about 48'

2300mm or about 90'

300mm or about 12'

150mm or about 6'

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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? Hint

The Gordonvale Marathon

The Great Pyramid Race

The Far North Queensland Marathon

Walsh's Wonders

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8. After whom is Gordonvale named? Hint

Gordon Tallis a football player

General 'Chinese' Gordon of Khartoum fame

John Gordon A local farmer

John Gordon an Australian Prime Minister

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9. What is the name of the beautiful park in Gordonvale's CBD? Hint

Gordonvale Park

Norman Park

Ally Park

Hyde Park

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10. Whose statue stands in Norman Park between the public toilets? Hint

Queen Elizabeth II

George Washington

Winston Churchill

John Gordon

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11. What adorns the footpaths (sidewalks) of Gordonvale's Central Business District? Hint

Litter

Doggy Doo

Mosaics and Plaques

Alcoholics

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12. What Is the name of the main shopping street in Gordonvale CBD? Hint

George Street

Gordon Street

Cannon Street

Norman Street

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13. What is the name of the camping area, just off the Bruce Highway, on the banks of the Mulgrave River? Hint

Carravilla

The Green Patch

The Gordonvale Caravan Park

The Sweaty Palms

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14. How many beds are there in Gordonvale Hospital? Hint

450

270

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15. What sporting facility surrounds the front nine holes of Gordonvale golf course? Hint

A Rowing Course

A Go-Kart Track

A Horse Racing Track

A Motor Cross Track

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: 25 kilometres

Gordonvale is a small town nestled amongst the sugar cane fields. at the intersection of the Bruce and Gillies Highways.

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

Answer: The Bruce Highway

The Gillies Highway also starts in Gordonvale it connects with the Artherton Tablelands in the west?

3. What is the population of Gordonvale?

Answer: about 4,000 to 5000

4. What is the main industry in Gordonvale?

Answer: Sugar Cane Farming

Gordonvale is surrounded by cane farms and is the home of the Mulgrave Central Mill, a sugar cane crushing facility.

5. What is the name of the river that flows through Gordonvale?

Answer: The Mulgrave River

The Mulgrave river is very scenic and has some great swimming spots and we are too far upstream for crocodiles. However in 'The Wet' it floods repeatedly and can be very treacherous.

6. What is Gordonvale's annual rainfall?

Answer: 2300mm or about 90'

Gordonvale lies in the Wet Tropics Of Far North Queensland. Most of our rain is Monsoonal and falls in The Wet Season between December and April. Winter is warm and dryer. September to December, in the Spring, is the best time to visit.

Answer: The Great Pyramid Race

Walsh's pyramid is extremely steep, there are no roads to the top and the tracks are very rugged. You have to be extremely fit, tough and foolhardy just to finish.

8. After whom is Gordonvale named?

Answer: John Gordon A local farmer

Yes it was John Gordon a local pioneer and farmer who somtimes worked as a butcher.

9. What is the name of the beautiful park in Gordonvale's CBD?

Answer: Norman Park

No not named after my cat 'Norman', who is beautiful and should have a park named after him, but because it is situated on Norman Street. Norman Park Has gigantic tropical trees, tennis courts, a pavillion and public toilets. What more could you want?

10. Whose statue stands in Norman Park between the public toilets?

Answer: John Gordon

John stands there proudly with his hoe and water bag. He will even give you a drink if you ask him nicely.

11. What adorns the footpaths (sidewalks) of Gordonvale's Central Business District?

Answer: Mosaics and Plaques

Though you can sometimes find the others, The Friends of Gordonvale have inlayed many beautiful mosaics and plaques that tell of the history of the town.

12. What Is the name of the main shopping street in Gordonvale CBD?

Answer: Norman Street

Norman Street Runs Between Norman Park and the shops (stores)on the other side of the street. Most of the shops in Gordonvale are small, there are a few pubs and two banks (one closing soon)

13. What is the name of the camping area, just off the Bruce Highway, on the banks of the Mulgrave River?

Answer: The Green Patch

The green patch is for casual overnight camperes only, though there are some who use it as a permanent address.

14. How many beds are there in Gordonvale Hospital?

Answer: 12

Gordonvale Hospital is a small, public, country hospital. If you have to be sick, with it's friendly staff and beautiful setting, there are worse places you could be.

15. What sporting facility surrounds the front nine holes of Gordonvale golf course?

Answer: A Horse Racing Track

It is a bit of a shame really as its existance precludes the planting of too many trees, though the back nine more than makes up for this.

Source: Author paulsr

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