40+ Melbourne Quiz Questions and Answers

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Welcome to our ultimate Melbourne quiz!

If you want to see how much you really know about the city of Melbourne in Australia, this trivia game is for you!

You will find here 6 rounds of questions and answers about Melbourne. This includes trivia, multiple choice, true or false as well as a free picture round.

So, ready to discover how well you know the capital of Victoria? Let’s get started!

Round 1: Easy Melbourne Trivia Questions

1. Which Australian state is Melbourne the capital of?
2. What is the busiest station in Melbourne?
3. In which bay is Melbourne located?
4. Which beach near Melbourne is particularly famous for its colourful beach huts?
5. Which river flows through Melbourne?
6. Which neighbourhood is known as Little Italy?
7. What war memorial is located in Kings Domain on St Kilda Road?
8. What is the tallest building in Melbourne?
9. Which Melbourne market is the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere?
10. What is the longest bridge in Melbourne? ​​

Round 1: Easy Melbourne Trivia Questions and Answers

1. Which Australian state is Melbourne the capital of? Victoria
2. What is the busiest station in Melbourne? Flinders Street Station
3. In which bay is Melbourne located? Port Phillip Bay
4. Which beach near Melbourne is particularly famous for its colourful beach huts? Brighton Beach
5. Which river flows through Melbourne? Yarra River
6. Which neighbourhood is known as Little Italy? Carlton
7. What war memorial is located in Kings Domain on St Kilda Road? The Shrine of Remembrance
8. What is the tallest building in Melbourne? Australia 108
9. Which Melbourne market is the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere? Queen Victoria Market
10. What is the longest bridge in Melbourne? ​​Bolte Bridge

Round 2: Melbourne Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the Melbourne Museum open?
   1. 1980
   2. 1990
   3. 2000
   4. 2010
2. When was the first Melbourne Cup held?
   1. 1861
   2. 1881
   3. 1901
   4. 1921
3. How many tram routes are there in Melbourne?
   1. 14
   2. 20
   3. 24
   4. 28
4. How many floors has the Melbourne Skydeck?
   1. 71
   2. 81
   3. 91
   4. 101
5. When was the first Australian Open held?
   1. 1895
   2. 1905
   3. 1915
   4. 1925

Round 2: Melbourne Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

1. When did the Melbourne Museum open? 2000
2. When was the first Melbourne Cup held? 1861
3. How many tram routes are there in Melbourne? 24
4. How many floors has the Melbourne Skydeck? 91
5. When was the first Australian Open held? 1905

Round 3: Melbourne Quiz – True or False

1. Melbourne is the most populated city in Australia.
2. Monash University is located in Melbourne.
3. Melbourne used to be called Batmania.
4. The Royal Exhibition Building is a World Heritage site.
5. Hosier Lane is famous for its restaurants.
6. The first Olympic Games held in the Southern Hemisphere were in Melbourne.

Round 3: Melbourne Quiz Answers – True or False

1. Melbourne is the most populated city in Australia. False, it’s Sydney
2. Monash University is located in Melbourne. True
3. Melbourne used to be called Batmania. True
4. The Royal Exhibition Building is a World Heritage site. True
5. Hosier Lane is famous for its restaurants. False, it’s famous for street art
6. The first Olympic Games held in the Southern Hemisphere were in Melbourne. True

Round 4: Medium Melbourne Trivia Questions

1. Which monarch declared Melbourne a city?
2. When were the Summer Olympics held in Melbourne?
3. What is ‘the G’?
4. What famous Melbourne landmark is the seat of the Archbishop of Melbourne?
5. Which skyscraper is located at 525 Collins Street?

Round 4: Medium Melbourne Trivia Questions and Answers

1. Which monarch declared Melbourne a city? Queen Victoria
2. When were the Summer Olympics held in Melbourne? 1956
3. What is ‘the G’? Melbourne Cricket Ground
4. What famous Melbourne landmark is the seat of the Archbishop of Melbourne? St Paul’s Cathedral
5. Which skyscraper is located at 525 Collins Street? Rialto

Round 5: Hard Melbourne Trivia Questions

1. Which street is the Royal Exhibition Building on?
2. Where was Ned Kelly hanged?
3. What breed of horses is used during the Melbourne Cup race?
4. Who were the two founders of Melbourne?
5. Which street in the CBD used to be known as Stephen Street?

Round 5: Hard Melbourne Trivia Questions and Answers

1. Which street is the Royal Exhibition Building on? Nicholson Street
2. Where was Ned Kelly hanged? The Old Melbourne Goal
3. What breed of horses is used during the Melbourne Cup race? Thoroughbred horses
4. Who were the two founders of Melbourne? John Batman and John Pascoe Fawkner
5. Which street in the CBD used to be known as Stephen Street? Exhibition Street

Round 6: Melbourne Picture Quiz

Round 6: Melbourne Picture Quiz Answers

1. Melbourne Cricket Ground
2. Federation Square
3. Shrine of Remembrance
4. Flinders Street Railway Station
5. Fitzroy Gardens
6. Melbourne Town Hall
7. Royal Exhibition Building
8. State Library Victoria
9. Brighton Beach Bathing Boxes
10. Parliament House

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