Up and About in Oceania Trivia Quiz

Answer: Sydney

Sydney is the largest and most populous city of Australia. Famous as the country's financial hub, it is also popular among tourists. Well known tourist attractions include the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and the beaches of Bondi and Manly.

Answer: Wellington

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Wellington is the capital of New Zealand. Located on the country's North Island, it holds the distinction of being the southernmost sovereign capital in the world. The city was named after the Duke of Wellington, better known for bringing Napoleon to his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo.

Answer: Darwin

Darwin is the capital of Australia's Northern Territory. It was named after famous naturalist, Charles Darwin. The city was struck by Cyclone Tracy on 24-26th December, 1974.

Answer: Christchurch

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Christchurch is the largest city on New Zealand's South Island. It is the country's third most populous city after Auckland and Wellington. The city was named after the college of Christ Church in Oxford, England.

Answer: Auckland

Auckland is New Zealand's largest city. It was the capital of New Zealand until 1865 when Wellington was designated the capital. It continues to be main economic hub of the country.

Answer: Queenstown

Queenstown is the gateway to various adventure tourism related sites in New Zealand. Nestled in the midst of mountain peaks, it is home to multiple ski fields. The region has featured in the films that make up the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

Answer: Perth

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Perth is located on the western coast of Australia. Named after the city of the same name in Scotland, it is the capital of the state of Western Australia. The city was founded in 1829 and grew in size when immigrants flooded to the place during the many gold rushes of the 19th century.

Answer: Hobart

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Hobart is the capital of Australia's island state, Tasmania. Founded in the early 19th century as a penal colony, it is one of the oldest cities in Australia. The city is located at the foothills of Mount Wellington.

Answer: Adelaide

Adelaide was named after Queen Adelaide, the Queen Consort of King William IV. It is the capital of South Australia and is nicknamed the "City of Churches" for the many churches that dot the city. The River Torrens flows through the city and was instrumental in selecting the site where the city was developed.

Answer: Cairns

Cairns is located on the east coast of Far North Queensland. It was named after Sir William Wellington Cairns who served as the Governor of Queensland from 1875 to 1877. Cairns is popular among tourists due to its proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and the rainforests that form the World Heritage site of the Wet Tropics of Queensland.