Kirra Shelter Shed History Quiz

What year was the Kirra Shelter Shed built?

• 1932

• 1901

• 1916

• 1960

Where is the Kirra Shelter Shed located?

• Tallebudgera Creek

• Burleigh Heads

• Kirra Beach

• Brisbane River

What was the shed originally used for?

• Fishing equipment

• Watching the surf and resting

• Selling food

• Teaching school

Who used the shelter to keep an eye on beachgoers?

• Teachers

• Bus drivers

• Surf lifesavers

• Postmasters

Why do people say Kirra is a famous beach?

• It has a train station

• It’s close to a zoo

• It’s known for great surf

• It has a lighthouse

What special beach event has Kirra hosted many times?

• Beach races

• Surf carnivals

• Music festivals

• Whale watching

Why is the Kirra Shelter Shed important to the community?

• It’s the biggest building in the city

• It helps us remember early surf safety

• It has a rollercoaster nearby

• It sells surfboards

What can we learn from looking after old places like the Kirra Shed?

• How to build new ones

• That history is boring

• That caring for the past helps us respect it

• That they should be replaced