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Quiz: Guess that Aussie landmark (part two)

Ten more brain teasers on our country’s famous attractions.

By Andrew Rasch
Published: Monday, September 18, 2023

The first of our Aussie landmarks quiz was a hit, so here’s part two. Read the clues and see if you’re as Aussie as Vegemite and Koalas.

*Enter your answers, then click ‘see my results’ at the end to check your score.

1. The title might be a little misleading, but these world-famous limestone rock stacks are a must-visit when you’re in the area. These days, you can hop on a helicopter for a closer look.*
- A. The Twelve Apostles (VIC)
- B. The Three Sisters (NSW)
- C. The Five Islands (NSW)
2. Making this landmark’s nickname a reality would take an extremely large jacket. One of the world's most recognisable structures, it was also Aussie comedian Paul Hogan’s workplace for a while.*
- A. Story Bridge (QLD)
- B. West Gate Bridge (VIC)
- C. Sydney Harbour Bridge (NSW)
3. This famous region is known for its world-class produce. Despite its German heritage, it’s named after an 1811 battle where the British defeated Napoleon’s French army.*
- A. Margaret River (WA)
- B. Barossa Valley (SA)
- C. Hunter Valley (NSW)
4. This ancient, magical landscape has two UNESCO World Heritage listings for its natural and cultural values. It’s home to a huge variety of flora and fauna, including about one-third of all Australian bird species.*
- A. The Grampians (VIC)
- B. Kakadu (NT)
- C. Luna Park (NSW)
5. This grand structure cost around $1.1 billion (more than $4.4 billion in today’s dollars), and Queen Elizabeth II opened it in 1988. It’s topped by an 81m flagpole and has a floor area of 250,000sqm.*
- A. Parliament House (ACT)
- B. Crown Casino (VIC)
- C. Chifley Tower (NSW)
6. At 1200sqkm, this landmark is the largest of its type in Australia and at more than 135 million years old, the oldest example in the world. It’s home to prehistoric creatures and Sir David Attenborough once called it “the most extraordinary place on Earth.”*
- A. Strzelecki Desert (SA/QLD/NSW)
- B. Snowy Mountains (NSW)
- C. Daintree Rainforest (QLD)
7. The highest peak of this natural landmark is 1171m. It was used for grazing and cropping from the mid-19th century until the early 20th century. To the local Adnyamathanha Aboriginal people, its name means ‘meeting place’.*
- A. Uluru (NT)
- B. Wilpena Pound/Ikara (SA)
- C. The Blue Mountains/Gulu-Mada (NSW)
8. Also UNESCO World Heritage-listed, this landmark has charming towns, craggy rock formations and underground caves. It’s around 11,400sqkm yet it’s only 50km from a major city.*
- A. Dandenong Ranges (VIC)
- B. The Gold Coast (QLD)
- C. The Blue Mountains/Gulu-Mada (NSW)
9. This landmark is part of a coastline stretching 50km and has been named previously by Lonely Planet as the world’s hottest travel destination. One look at the rocks will give you a hint at its name.*
- A. Bay of Fires (TAS)
- B. Sydney Harbour (NSW)
- C. Horseshoe Bay (SA)
10. This open-air museum opened in 1970 but depicts life from a much earlier age when people were on the hunt for something valuable. It includes working shops, hotels and a theatre.*
- A. Sovereign Hill (VIC)
- B. Kryal Castle (VIC)
- C. Old Tailem Town Pioneer Village (SA)

Images: Getty; Silky Oaks Lodge; Time Out Australia; Tourism Australia.

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