Queensland Facts

What is the floral emblem of Queensland

• Golden Wattle

• Cooktown Orchid

• Frangapani

• Flowering Blue Gum

Answer explanation

The Cooktown Orchid became known as Queensland's floral emblem in 1959, during celebrations to mark the state's centenary

Where was gold first discovered in Queensland?

• Gympie

• Charters Towers

• Warwick

• Canoona

Answer explanation

Gold was first discovered at Lord John Swamp at the Lucky Valley Goldfield, in the vicinity of Warwick Township, in 1852.

What is the beef capital of Australia

• Rockhampton

• Goondiwindi

• Toowoomba

• Longreach

Answer explanation

An ownership row has erupted over who holds Australia's Beef Capital title. The Federal Agriculture Minister is standing by Rockhampton in Queensland as Australia's Beef Capital.

Where is the age of dinosaur museum?

• Cloncurry

• Hughenden

• Atherton

• Winton

Answer explanation

The Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum is 24km south-east of Winton

who has scored the most points in state of origin for Queensland

• Jonathan Thurston

• Mal Meninga

• Darren Lockyer

• Greg Inglis

Answer explanation

Points Player

220 Johnathan Thurston

161 Mal Meninga

86 Darren Lockyer

72 Greg Inglis

What is the Largest Sand Island in the World?

• North Stradbroke Island

• Bribie Island

• Moreton Island

• Fraser Island

Answer explanation

What are the 4 largest Sand Islands?

1 – Fraser Island (K’Gari), Queensland, Australia (1655 square Kilometres in size)

2 – North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah), Queensland, Australia (275 square Kilometres in size)

3 – Moreton Island, Queensland, Australia (186 square Kilometres in size)

4 – Bribie Island, Queensland, Australia (148r square Kilometres in size)

What Car manufacturer had a factory at Eagle Farm

• Ford

• Holden

• Toyota

• Mitsubishi

Answer explanation

As well, Fairlanes, Galaxies, LTDs and Ford trucks were also pumped out of the Eagle Farm factory in Brisbane that closed in 1998

What year did the Storey Bridge open?

• 1925

• 1930

• 1935

• 1940

Answer explanation

The road across the bridge is named Bradfield Highway. The bridge connects Fortitude Valley to Kangaroo Point. The Story Bridge opened in 1940 and was tolled until 1947. It is named after prominent public servant John Douglas Story.

What is Tambo Famous for?

• Sheep

• Cattle

• Teddy Bears

• Wheat

Answer explanation

A trip to Tambo, the Outback Teddy Bear Capital is not complete without a visit to the Tambo Teddies workshop where you can marvel as these pure wool teddies in a variety of colours and styles come to life.

Where was the world record for the number of people doing the Nutbush held?

• Toowoomba

• Birdsville

• Mt Isa

• Mackay

Answer explanation

the world’s largest ‘Nutbush’ dance session took place at the annual Birdsville Big Red Bash

4,084 keen revellers boot-scooted their away around the red dirt of the Birdsville music festival, setting a new world record for the largest Nutbush City Limits dance