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Quiz about My Newcastle
Quiz about My Newcastle

My Newcastle Trivia Quiz


Newcastle is a fantastic city, located in New South Wales, Australia. I'll give you a clue about an aspect of Newcastle and you tell me what or where it is. Visit and enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by jesterhat. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
jesterhat
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
190,719
Updated
Aug 15 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
1408
Last 3 plays: Guest 1 (6/10), Guest 203 (6/10), gibbysgab (2/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Newcastle lies along the banks of the Hunter River.


Question 2 of 10
2. The largest permanent saltwater lake in the southern hemisphere is located just south of Newcastle. What is its name? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. A long stretch of white sand arcs off into the distance just north of Newcastle. What is the name of this beach? Hint


Question 4 of 10
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? Hint


Question 5 of 10
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? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This suburb of Newcastle is generally regarded as the Red Light district and is associated with street walkers. Can you name it? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. If I wanted a multi-cultural meal, I would be sure to find one in this diverse and interesting suburb. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This suburb of Newcastle shares its name with the floral emblem of New South Wales. Where am I? Hint


Question 9 of 10
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? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. One for the sports fans to finish on: Newcastle's Rugby League team in the NRL are the Newcastle _______? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Newcastle lies along the banks of the Hunter River.

Answer: True

Newcastle is one of the largest cities in New South Wales. At the time of the 2006 Census, the Newcastle Local Government Area had a population of 288,732. Newcastle has larger populations than the state capitals of Darwin and Hobart.
2. The largest permanent saltwater lake in the southern hemisphere is located just south of Newcastle. What is its name?

Answer: Lake Macquarie

Lake Macquarie covers an area of approximately 110 square kilometers, which is twice the size of Sydney Harbour. The lake was actually known as Reid's Mistake (an explorer who mistook the lake for a tributary of the Hunter River further north) until 1826 when it was renamed in honour of the then Governor of NSW, Lachlan Macquarie. You can find this information and more at - http://walkabout.com.au/locations/NSWLakeMacquarie.shtml

Lake Eyre is the largest lake in Australia and also a salt water lake. When full it has an area of around 9,500 sq km but it is rarely full, evaporation diminishing its area until flooding rains fill it again.
3. A long stretch of white sand arcs off into the distance just north of Newcastle. What is the name of this beach?

Answer: Stockton Beach

Stockton beach stretches north from the suburb of Stockton, 32 kilometers up to Port Stephens. The monstrous sand dunes on Stockton Beach are the largest continuous mobile land mass in New South Wales. If you're interested in learning more, this info comes from - http://www.exploroz.com/TrekNotes/NSWCoast/Stockton_Beach.asp
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?

Answer: Sygna

The Sygna was a Norwegian container ship bound for the Port of Newcastle. It was anchored off Stockton beach when the storm struck. The ship foundered on the beach, where any valuables where salvaged, and then left for wreckage. The decaying hull of the ship still lies in the water off Stockton Bight.
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?

Answer: Silverchair

The 'three members' statement should have given you a clue. Daniel Johns, Chris Joannou and Ben Gillies, all natives of the seaside suburb of Merewether, formed the band when they were attending Newcastle High School. Their original name was the Innocent Criminals, and they could often be heard at one of the many fine Newcastle pubs and clubs in the mid-90s.
6. This suburb of Newcastle is generally regarded as the Red Light district and is associated with street walkers. Can you name it?

Answer: Islington

Islington (and also nearby Carrington) are inner-city suburbs of Newcastle that go hand-in-hand with large numbers of 'ladies-of-the-night', especially on weekends.
7. If I wanted a multi-cultural meal, I would be sure to find one in this diverse and interesting suburb.

Answer: Hamilton

Hamilton has a diverse history, with large numbers of Italians, Greeks and Macedonians first settling the area. In recent years Vietnamese, Lebanese and Indian cultures have abounded, enriching Hamilton with their unique festivals and their especially wonderful foods.
8. This suburb of Newcastle shares its name with the floral emblem of New South Wales. Where am I?

Answer: Waratah

Lambton is the only other one of these that is an actual suburb of Newcastle, however, it's not a flower. Waratah is one of the oldest suburbs of Newcastle and is the site of Newcastle's Mater Hospital.
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?

Answer: Surfest

Surfest was first held 1985 to boost Newcastle's profile. The competition has become a tribute to surfing great and Novocastrian Mark Richards, and attracts thousands of spectators every year. In 2004, for the first time in history, Layne Beachley competed in the men's event, going head to head with World Champion Andy Irons.
10. One for the sports fans to finish on: Newcastle's Rugby League team in the NRL are the Newcastle _______?

Answer: Knights

The Knights have one of the largest and most loyal fan bases in the NRL. Their then inspirational captain Paul (the Chief) Harrigan led them to their first grand final victory in 1997. They repeated the feat in 2001, under the guidance of arguably the best man to have played the game, Andrew (Joey) Johns.
Source: Author jesterhat

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