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Quiz about The Princes Highway from NSW to SA

The Princes Highway - from NSW to SA Quiz

This great highway travels 2300km from Sydney to the top of the Spencer Gulf. Just name the town I am talking about.

A multiple-choice quiz by grovermj. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
grovermj

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
182,910

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
595

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Question 1 of 10

1. At one end of the Princes Highway is Sydney, but there are many opinions about where it finishes. Where does it actually finish? Hint

Geelong

Melbourne

Port Augusta

Adelaide

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Question 2 of 10

2. This small town, about 90km from Sydney, just off the highway, has a spectacular blowhole. Hint

Kiama

Wollongong

Shellharbour

Nowra

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Question 3 of 10

3. This seaside town, 360km south of Sydney, is very scenic, and has a great golf course. Montague Island is located off shore of this town. Hint

Ulladulla

Moruya

Nowra

Narooma

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Question 4 of 10

4. This town, just off the highway, is situated halfway between Bermagui and Merimbula on the mouth of the Bega River. Hint

Bega

Tathra

Merimbula

Eden

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Question 5 of 10

5. This holiday town at the eastern end of the Gippsland Lakes is around 35km east of Bairnsdale. Hint

Paynesville

Lakes Entrance

Sale

Orbost

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Question 6 of 10

6. This city on Port Phillip is the capital of Victoria. Hint

Melbourne

Port Phillip

Sydney

Adelaide

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Question 7 of 10

7. This town is 12km west of the junction of the scenic Great Ocean Road and the Princes Highway. Hint

Port Fairy

Warrnambool

Portland

Ballarat

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Question 8 of 10

8. This city, located 460km SE of Adelaide, is famous for its extinct volcano. Hint

Tailem Bend

Kingston SE

Mt Gambier

Victor Harbour

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Question 9 of 10

9. This town is only 79km by road to Adelaide, and is situated on Saunders Creek. Hint

Kingston SE

Mount Barker

Murray Bridge

Victor Harbour

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Question 10 of 10

10. This major city, situated on the River Torrens, is the capital city of South Australia. Hint

Perth

Melbourne

Adelaide

Sydney

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. At one end of the Princes Highway is Sydney, but there are many opinions about where it finishes. Where does it actually finish?

Answer: Port Augusta

Many people believe it finishes at Melbourne, but it keeps on going until Port Augusta, 308km from Adelaide.

2. This small town, about 90km from Sydney, just off the highway, has a spectacular blowhole.

Answer: Kiama

Other attractions include Minnamurra Falls, only about 10km west of Kiama, Minnamurra River downstream from Minnamurra Falls, and Saddleback Mountain Lookout.

3. This seaside town, 360km south of Sydney, is very scenic, and has a great golf course. Montague Island is located off shore of this town.

Answer: Narooma

The golf course has been voted in the top 100 public golf courses in Australia. Two holes are played over the ocean. The town is on the mouth of the Wagonga Inlet.

4. This town, just off the highway, is situated halfway between Bermagui and Merimbula on the mouth of the Bega River.

Answer: Tathra

Attractions include Lake Wallagoot, 9km south east, and Bournda National Park, 11km to the east.

5. This holiday town at the eastern end of the Gippsland Lakes is around 35km east of Bairnsdale.

Answer: Lakes Entrance

There are many lakes in the area, and the huge 90 Mile Beach. There is a Fun Park 4km east.

6. This city on Port Phillip is the capital of Victoria.

Answer: Melbourne

Melbourne was founded in 1835. The city is the second largest in Australia and was the capital city of Australia after the adoption of Federation in 1901, until Canberra was founded later.

7. This town is 12km west of the junction of the scenic Great Ocean Road and the Princes Highway.

Answer: Warrnambool

This seaside city sits on Lady Bay. The sea around Warrnambool is treacherous, as over 100 ships have been wrecked. The fishing town of Port Fairy is 28km west of Warrnambool.

8. This city, located 460km SE of Adelaide, is famous for its extinct volcano.

Answer: Mt Gambier

Mt Gambier is located in the middle of the biggest softwood pine plantation in Australia. There are many historic buildings built from white Mt Gambier stone.

9. This town is only 79km by road to Adelaide, and is situated on Saunders Creek.

Answer: Murray Bridge

Yes, that's right, it's on the Murray River. It is Australia's largest river town. The town was founded in 1850's, when it was a port for riverboat traders.

10. This major city, situated on the River Torrens, is the capital city of South Australia.

Answer: Adelaide

The city is on the eastern side of Gulf St Vincent. It was first settled in 1836, but not by convicts like many other major cities of Australia. If you want to shop in Adelaide, go to Rundle Mall, in the city centre.

Source: Author grovermj

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