Go Aussie Go! Trivia Quiz

Answer: West Gate Bridge

The West Gate Bridge was officially opened in 1978. During construction of the bridge in 1970, 35 workers were killed in a collapse. It is also one of the largest bridges in Australia. The Red Bridge in Tasmania is much older, having been built between 1836-1838. The Big Pineapple is located in Queensland and the Big Banana is in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales.

Answer: Bendigo

Since their introduction in 1890, the Bendigo trams have been battery-powered, steam-powered and, finally, electric. Trams have been running through Melbourne since 1885 and are city icons.

Answer: Yarra River

Winding its way through Melbourne, the banks of the Yarra are graced with inner-city landmarks. These include Crown Casino, the Southgate shopping and dining precinct, Flinders Street Station and the latest addition, Federation Square.

Answer: Flinders Street

Flinders Street Station was opened in 1854 and remains one of Melbourne's best-known landmarks. The interior has become more modern, but the original facade, including the clocks known to all Melburnians, remains. The large bus terminal at Southern Cross often contributes to the notion that it is the 'main' Melbourne station, however, it is generally used more for interstate or country trips, not metropolitan.

Answer: The Gabba

The Gabba is a sporting ground found in Brisbane, Queensland. The MCG(Melbourne Cricket Ground) is used for Aussie Rules football games as well as cricket, Rod Laver Arena is a tennis stadium, named for the great Australian tennis player, and Flemington Racecourse is where the Melbourne Cup is held!

Answer: Albert Park

The Grand Prix track winds its way around Albert Park Lake. The track is open year-round to anyone who wishes to enjoy it, and on any given day you may find plenty of joggers, walkers and cyclists on the path around the lake.

Answer: John Batman

Founded in 1834, the city is named after the then British Prime Minister, Lord Melbourne. By the time Victoria became a state independent from New South Wales in 1851, Melbourne was already a thriving city. In 1860, Robert O'Hara Burke and his companion W J Wills, crossed Australia from Melbourne in the south to the Gulf of Carpentaria up north. Unfortunately both Burke and Wills died on the return journey. Walter Burley Griffin designed the Australian capital city Canberra.

Answer: Melbourne Zoo & Werribee Open Range Zoo

Taronga Park Zoo is located in New South Wales and Australia Zoo is in Queensland. The Werribee Zoo is located in the outer suburbs of Melbourne. As the name "open range" suggests, the animals are not kept in enclosures as such, but are allowed a little more freedom in an environment similar to their natural habitats.

Answer: Rialto

The Rialto building is not only the tallest in Melbourne, but also claims to be the tallest concrete office building in the Southern Hemisphere (as of 1994). It stands at about 254m above sea level, and has 63 floors above street level and 3 below. (I got this information from www.rialto.com.au if anyone is interested in learning more.)

Answer: Denton Corker Marshall

The Melbourne Museum incorporates the Childrens Museum, an Aboriginal Museum, the IMAX theatre and, of all things, a living rainforest! All enclosed within the walls of the $250 million modern design. I have to say the best part is the giant Rubik's cube! That's all for now, hope you enjoyed yourself and learnt a little!