13-Jan-2022 Theme: 'Big rocks'

(1) What rocky features were formerly named ‘The Sow and Piglets’, but were re-badged in the 1920s to attract tourists?

Answer: The 12 Apostles (Victoria).

(2) From 1873 to 1993 Uluru was officially called Ayers Rock – whom was it named after?

Answer: Sir Henry Ayers (a former Premier of SA).

(3) Where in Australia is Wave Rock (aka Katter Kich)?

Answer: Near Hyden, south-east of Perth, WA.

(4) In what year was Peter Weir’s film ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock’ released? (bonus: who wrote the 1967 novel on which it was based?)

Answer: 1975 (bonus: Joan Lindsay).

(5) Castle Hill (aka Cootharinga) is a heritage-listed, granite monolith located in the suburbs of which Australian city?

Answer: Townsville.

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