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The Best of Brisbane Trivia Quiz

Ten questions about the wonderful city I grew up in...Brisbane!

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

Author
rosieh

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
232,321

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2045

Last 3 plays: Guest 120 (9/10), Guest 149 (8/10), Guest 1 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Suncorp Stadium is a popular sporting venue, but what was its original name? Hint

Lang Park

Brisbane Cricket Grounds

The Gabba

Four-Ex Stadium

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Question 2 of 10

2. There is an historic house in Brisbane built by the explorer Augustus Charles Gregory. In fact, the locality that it resides in is named after the house. What is this name? Hint

Milton

Bardon

Rainworth

Paddington

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Question 3 of 10

3. Popular with joggers and bike riders, this mountain is also home to Brisbane's television stations. What is the name of the mountain? Hint

Mt Coot-tha

Mt Kenmore

Mt Darra

Mt Glorious

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Question 4 of 10

4. Situated next to the Queensland Performing Arts Complex, and just across the river from the Queen Street Mall, South Bank was once home to what event? Hint

Expo '88

Australian Idol Grand Finale '03

Grand Prix '75

State of Origin Grand Final '98

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Question 5 of 10

5. If I were to board the Ipswich train from Milton Station and got off three stops later, which station would I end up at? Hint

Toowong

Taringa

Auchenflower

Indooroopilly

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which suburb is home to the Brisbane Powerhouse? Hint

New Farm

South Brisbane

Fortitude Valley

Kedron

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Question 7 of 10

7. If I were to send a postcard to my friend who lives in Toowong, what would the postcode be? Hint

4066

4064

4065

4063

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these is NOT a Brisbane bridge? Hint

Goodwill Bridge

Captain Cook Bridge

Flinders Street Bridge

Victoria Bridge

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Question 9 of 10

9. If I was to walk over the Goodwill Bridge from South Brisbane, what university would I be at? Hint

Griffith University

James Cook University

University of Queensland

Queensland University of Technology

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Question 10 of 10

10. There is a big casino in the city. However, before it was a casino, the building was used as something else. What was it used as? Hint

A hospital

A police station

Parliament House

The Treasury

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Suncorp Stadium is a popular sporting venue, but what was its original name?

Answer: Lang Park

When Lang Park was renovated into a huge complex it controversially changed its name to Suncorp Stadium. However, to true Brisbane-ers, it will always be known as Lang Park.

2. There is an historic house in Brisbane built by the explorer Augustus Charles Gregory. In fact, the locality that it resides in is named after the house. What is this name?

Answer: Rainworth

Rainworth House gave its name to the suburb, which is situated very close to another historic house, Government House.

3. Popular with joggers and bike riders, this mountain is also home to Brisbane's television stations. What is the name of the mountain?

Answer: Mt Coot-tha

Mount Coot-tha is home to some wonderful picnic areas and walking trails. For the very fittest, cycling or jogging up the mountain is always a great challenge!

4. Situated next to the Queensland Performing Arts Complex, and just across the river from the Queen Street Mall, South Bank was once home to what event?

Answer: Expo '88

South Bank was once the site of Expo '88. Now it is home to a man made beach, popular weekend markets, restaurants, the Suncorp Piazza and a lot more.

5. If I were to board the Ipswich train from Milton Station and got off three stops later, which station would I end up at?

Answer: Taringa

After Milton Station, the stops would be as follows:
1. Auchenflower
2. Toowong
3. Taringa
4. Indooroopilly

6. Which suburb is home to the Brisbane Powerhouse?

Answer: New Farm

The Brisbane Powerhouse is situated in the suburb of New Farm, home of the popular New Farm Park. Once a working powerhouse, the Powerhouse is now a popular live entertainment venue.

7. If I were to send a postcard to my friend who lives in Toowong, what would the postcode be?

Answer: 4066

The Toowong postcode is 4066.

8. Which of these is NOT a Brisbane bridge?

Answer: Flinders Street Bridge

9. If I was to walk over the Goodwill Bridge from South Brisbane, what university would I be at?

Answer: Queensland University of Technology

The Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has three campuses in Brisbane. One at Kelvin Grove, one at Carseldine and one in the city. The city campus is located right next to the gorgeous Brisbane Botanical Gardens, and has access to the Goodwill Bridge which is only for pedestrians and bicycles.

10. There is a big casino in the city. However, before it was a casino, the building was used as something else. What was it used as?

Answer: The Treasury

It is now referred to as the Treasury Casino, and is a popular spot to go in Brisbane, with restaurants, bars and live entertainment.

Source: Author rosieh

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