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Aussie A's in Geography Trivia Quiz

All Australian places beginning with A. Pretty straightforward multiple choice, but, these places are not particularly well-known, worldwide!

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

Author
Engadine

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
97,563

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1813

Last 3 plays: paulscl (5/10), 1nn1 (9/10), Tiges (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. We're in South Australia, in the Flinders Ranges, north of Adelaide, in a lovely little spot settled in 1968. Where are we? Hint

Aratula

Armidale

Armadale

Arkaroola

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Question 2 of 10

2. We're in the commercial centre of a Victorian wine-growing and farming area. This town is an historical place with many beautiful old buildings, well, old by Australian standards. Where are we? Hint

Armadale

Araluen

Ararat

Archies Creek

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Question 3 of 10

3. We're in Queensland, southwest of Cairns in the "Tableland" area. Where are we? Hint

Arundel

Atherton

Athol

Ayr

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Question 4 of 10

4. Back to South Australia, this sea port was named in 1873 and is only a couple of hours from Adelaide, standing on the Yorke Peninsula. Where are we? Hint

Armatree

Arthurton

Aurukun

Ardrossan

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Question 5 of 10

5. We're in the Lake Macquarie area of New South Wales, midway between Morriset and Toronto. Where are we? Hint

Argenton

Ando

Armidale

Arcadia Vale

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Question 6 of 10

6. We're 113 km south west of Adelaide, in South Australia, near Mt. Thisby and Pennington Bay. Where are we? Hint

American River

Arno Bay

Armadale

Allenby Gardens

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Question 7 of 10

7. We're in Queensland, just over an hours drive south of Brisbane, near the famous Gold Coast. Where are we? Hint

Ashcroft

Ashmore

Ashburn

Ashfield

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Question 8 of 10

8. We're in New South Wales on the "Central Coast", north of the Hawkesbury River. Where are we? Hint

Avondale

Avoca

Avonsleigh

Axedale

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Question 9 of 10

9. We're in Queensland, in the "Whitsunday" area, backing onto the Conway Range National Park. Where are we? Hint

Aratula

Airlie Beach

Alfred Cove

Arundel

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Question 10 of 10

10. We're on the southwestern coast of Western Australia, near two National Parks. Where are we? Hint

Albury-Wodonga

Albany

Albion Park

Abba River

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. We're in South Australia, in the Flinders Ranges, north of Adelaide, in a lovely little spot settled in 1968. Where are we?

Answer: Arkaroola

Arkaroola is a wildlife sanctuary that borders the Gammon Ranges National Park in the Flinders Ranges, about 617 km north of Adelaide. There you'll find arid mountain ranges, gorges and water-holes with unique wildlife - well worth a visit!

Answer: Ararat

Ararat is a former gold mining town and home to many historical buildings including the Post Office, Town Hall and War Memorial. Ararat's "Alexandra Gardens" are popular for their orchid glasshouses.

3. We're in Queensland, southwest of Cairns in the "Tableland" area. Where are we?

Answer: Atherton

From Atherton you can ride an historic steam train for a trip through the beautiful wetlands and mountain ranges. Haloran Hill Lookout offers views of Atherton, the Tableland, and beyond to the volcanic ranges.

4. Back to South Australia, this sea port was named in 1873 and is only a couple of hours from Adelaide, standing on the Yorke Peninsula. Where are we?

Answer: Ardrossan

Ardrossan, on the Yorke Peninsula, is near Innes National Park. It is quite secluded, rugged and has some spectacular scenery. In 1876, the Smith brothers, from Ardrossan, invented the "Stump Jump Plough", a machine that saved farmers hours of work.

5. We're in the Lake Macquarie area of New South Wales, midway between Morriset and Toronto. Where are we?

Answer: Arcadia Vale

Arcadia Vale, in the Lake Macquarie area, is a little over an hour's drive north from Sydney. Set on the banks of the vast, blue Lake Macquarie (which is saltwater and about four times the size of Sydney Harbour) Arcadia Vale has great fishing, swimming and beautiful sandy beaches.

6. We're 113 km south west of Adelaide, in South Australia, near Mt. Thisby and Pennington Bay. Where are we?

Answer: American River

American River is a town on Kangaroo Island, Australia's third largest island. Mount Thisby was used by Matthew Flinders to originally survey the island. Near American River and only one kilometre off the road there is a great surf beach with stunningly beautiful scenery.

7. We're in Queensland, just over an hours drive south of Brisbane, near the famous Gold Coast. Where are we?

Answer: Ashmore

Ashmore, at the northern end of the Gold Coast, is only ten minutes drive from Sea World, Movie World and Surfers Paradise. It is also the home of Royal Pines Resort whose "East Course" is where the Australian Ladies Masters (golf) is sometimes played.

8. We're in New South Wales on the "Central Coast", north of the Hawkesbury River. Where are we?

Answer: Avoca

A land grant in 1830 was made to an Irish Officer, he named his home Avoca. Overlooking Avoca Lake, which is just behind Avoca Beach, it is popular for its wooded hills and quietness, as it is on a road that goes nowhere!

9. We're in Queensland, in the "Whitsunday" area, backing onto the Conway Range National Park. Where are we?

Answer: Airlie Beach

The coastal village of Airlie Beach is the main centre of the Whitsunday's. There are rainforest walks through lush valleys which take in waterfalls and some of the oldest surviving rainforest in the world.

10. We're on the southwestern coast of Western Australia, near two National Parks. Where are we?

Answer: Albany

Albany has spectacular coastal scenery and the harbour, rivers and estuaries provide really good fishing. Albany is one of Western Australia's leading holiday destinations.

Source: Author Engadine

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