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Quiz about The Bigger the Better Down Under

The Bigger the Better Down Under! Quiz

You've probably heard of the Big Banana and the Big Pineapple in Queensland, but have you heard of the following 'Big Things'. The clues are straightforward, just pick the right answer from the multiple choices!

A multiple-choice quiz by Engadine. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Engadine

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
133,049

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
449

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Question 1 of 10

1. What marine Big Thing is on display near a butterfly farm in a far north Queensland town? Hint

Coral Trout

Banana Prawn

Barramundi

Spanner Crab

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Question 2 of 10

2. What animal Big Thing sits near the visitors information centre in a major town in the Hunter Valley in New South Wales? Hint

Blue Bottle

Blue Heeler

Blue Tongue

Blue Whale

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Question 3 of 10

3. On the northside of this New South Wales town is another Big Thing, sited near a park called Fotheringham Park. What is it? Hint

Pearl

Apple

Oyster

Mushroom

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Question 4 of 10

4. What Big Thing of the marine variety, can be viewed from lookouts near to a 'desert' town in South Australia? Hint

Octopus

Shark

Whale

Stingray

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Question 5 of 10

5. What Big Thing sits atop the verandah roof of The Grand Hotel in a town between Dubbo and Broken Hill in western New South Wales? Hint

Yard glass

Martini

Beer can

Wine cask

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Question 6 of 10

6. What citrus Big Thing is in a Queensland town north west of Brisbane on the Burnett River? Hint

Orange

Mandarin

Lemon

Lime

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Question 7 of 10

7. What Big Thing is located near Nambour, Queensland, on the same plantation as the Big Pineapple? Hint

Bunya Nut

Macadamia

Pine Nut

Cashew

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Question 8 of 10

8. What Big Thing is located at the entrance to a winery off the Sturt Highway in New South Wales? Hint

Wine cork

Wine bottle

Wine cask

Bunch of grapes

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Question 9 of 10

9. What type of big bird is the Big Thing located in the town of Mission Beach, Queensland? Hint

Emu

Cassowary

Wedge Tailed Eagle

Brolga

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which fruity Big Thing is located at Tweed Heads in northern New South Wales? Hint

Apple

Grapefruit

Avocado

Lychee

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What marine Big Thing is on display near a butterfly farm in a far north Queensland town?

Answer: Barramundi

The Big Barramundi is a fibreglass replica of a giant fish on the roof of the general store in the town of Daintree. The Barramundi is an Australian freshwater 'fighting' fish which tastes pretty damn good!

2. What animal Big Thing sits near the visitors information centre in a major town in the Hunter Valley in New South Wales?

Answer: Blue Heeler

The Australian Cattle Dog aka the Blue Heeler was originally bred in the 1840's just north of Muswellbrook in the beautiful Hunter Valley. Blue Heeler is also the name of a Western Australian based clothing company and a very popular Australian television drama series (a 'Cop' show).

3. On the northside of this New South Wales town is another Big Thing, sited near a park called Fotheringham Park. What is it?

Answer: Oyster

The Big Oyster, on the outskirts of Taree in New South Wales, is described as looking more like a clam! The same people who erected the Big Prawn at Ballina, New South Wales (which is lit up at night), were responsible for this creation too.

4. What Big Thing of the marine variety, can be viewed from lookouts near to a 'desert' town in South Australia?

Answer: Whale

In Nullarbor, South Australia, halfway between Adelaide and Port Augusta is the Big Whale. Situated on the Eyre Highway, a desolate stretch of road, you can see the Great Australian Bight from nearby lookouts, hence the Big Whale.

5. What Big Thing sits atop the verandah roof of The Grand Hotel in a town between Dubbo and Broken Hill in western New South Wales?

Answer: Beer can

The Big Beer Can (or the Big Tinnie) is a giant replica of a can of 'Tooheys New' beer which graces the Grand Hotel in Cobar, a rural town in New South Wales which was once a mining 'hub' called 'Copper City'. There is also a big can of Victoria Bitter in Hervey Bay, Queensland.

6. What citrus Big Thing is in a Queensland town north west of Brisbane on the Burnett River?

Answer: Mandarin

In the town of Mundubbera, the self proclaimed 'Citrus Capital of Queensland', is the Big Mandarin, sometimes called the 'Enormous Ellendale'! It is located at the Golden Mile Orchard which has the reputation of being the largest citrus orchard in the southern hemisphere.

7. What Big Thing is located near Nambour, Queensland, on the same plantation as the Big Pineapple?

Answer: Macadamia

The Big Macadamia is on the Bruce Highway at Woombye, near Nambour, Queensland. From the spiral stair walk of the Big Pineapple you can view the Big Macadamia. You can also ride the 'Nut Train'. It's great, and free to boot!

8. What Big Thing is located at the entrance to a winery off the Sturt Highway in New South Wales?

Answer: Wine cask

The Buronga Hill Winery in Wentworth is one of the largest in Australia and The Big Wine Cask is a Stanley Wines Australian Riesling, which would probably hold over 400,000 litres.

9. What type of big bird is the Big Thing located in the town of Mission Beach, Queensland?

Answer: Cassowary

You enter Mission Beach via a road known as Cassowary Drive and you'll be warned to beware of cassowaries, but the only one you'll probably see is the Big Cassowary! There's also a Big Brolga in Townsville, Queensland.

10. Which fruity Big Thing is located at Tweed Heads in northern New South Wales?

Answer: Avocado

The Big Avocado is at the entrance of what was Avocado Adventure Land, it is now Duranbah's Tropical Fruit World, in the northern New South Wales tourist 'twin' town of Tweed Heads.

Source: Author Engadine

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