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The Big Rocking Horse of Gumeracha

General Knowledge

This document describes The Big Rocking Horse in Gumeracha, South Australia, detailing its dimensions, history of ownership, recent upgrades, and the naming of the horse and its smaller counterpart. It highlights the structure's unique status as the world's largest, its construction materials, and the observation platforms available to visitors. The text also mentions the park's recent additions and the volunteer effort behind the horse's first painting.

Australia Landmarks Tourism
21 Questions Easy Ages 5+ May 23, 2026

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This study set covers General Knowledge through 21 practice questions. This document describes The Big Rocking Horse in Gumeracha, South Australia, detailing its dimensions, history of ownership, recent upgrades, and the naming of the horse and its smaller counterpart. It highlights the structure's unique status as the world's largest, its construction materials, and the observation platforms available to visitors. The text also mentions the park's recent additions and the volunteer effort behind the horse's first painting. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.

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1 What is the name of the structure described in the text?
  • A The Giant Seesaw
  • B The Big Rocking Horse
  • C The Australian Outback Giant
  • D Gumeracha's Giant Toy
2 Where is The Big Rocking Horse located?
  • A Gumeracha, South Australia
  • B Torrens Valley, Victoria
  • C Adelaide Hills, New South Wales
  • D Gumeracha, Queensland
3 What makes this rocking horse unique in the world?
  • A It is the oldest rocking horse
  • B It is made of wood
  • C It is the only one of its kind
  • D It is the tallest toy in the world
4 What material is the structure entirely built of?
  • A Wood
  • B Steel
  • C Concrete
  • D Aluminum
5 Approximately how much concrete is used to anchor the structure?
  • A 25 tonnes
  • B 80 tonnes
  • C 10.5 tonnes
  • D 18.3 tonnes
6 What is the total weight of The Big Rocking Horse structure?
  • A 80 tonnes
  • B 18.3 tonnes
  • C 25 tonnes
  • D 10.5 tonnes
7 What is the height of The Big Rocking Horse to the top of its head?
  • A 10.5 Metres
  • B 2.4 Metres
  • C 6.1 Metres
  • D 18.3 Metres
8 What is the body length of The Big Rocking Horse?
  • A 18.3 Metres
  • B 2.4 Metres
  • C 10.5 Metres
  • D 6.1 Metres
9 What is the body height of The Big Rocking Horse?
  • A 10.5 Metres
  • B 2.4 Metres
  • C 6.1 Metres
  • D 18.3 Metres
10 What is the height from the ground to the top of the horse's head?
  • A 10.7 Metres
  • B 18.3 Metres
  • C 4.6 Metres
  • D 6.1 Metres
11 How many observation platforms are there on The Big Rocking Horse?
  • A 2
  • B 4
  • C 3
  • D 5
12 At what height is the observation platform located at the saddle?
  • A 4.6 Metres
  • B 18.3 Metres
  • C 6.1 Metres
  • D 10.7 Metres
13 The Big Rocking Horse is a scaled-up version of what?
  • A A toy train
  • B A wooden rocking horse sold in the gift shop
  • C A carousel horse
  • D A statue of a horse
14 Who created and officially opened The Big Rocking Horse?
  • A The Miller family
  • B The Penno family
  • C The Gous family
  • D The Wilkinson family
15 In what year was The Big Rocking Horse created and opened?
  • A 2004
  • B 2009
  • C 1981
  • D 2024
16 Which family sold The Big Rocking Horse to the Miller family in 2004?
  • A The Gous family
  • B The Penno family
  • C The Wilkinson family
  • D The text does not state the seller
17 In what year did the Gous family purchase The Big Rocking Horse?
  • A 2004
  • B 1981
  • C 2024
  • D 2009
18 Which family currently owns The Big Rocking Horse?
  • A The Gous family
  • B The Miller family
  • C The Penno family
  • D The Wilkinson family
19 What new attractions did the Penno family add to the park in 2024?
  • A A Ferris wheel and a carousel
  • B A petting zoo and a playground
  • C Minigolf and the BIG park bench
  • D A water slide and a maze
20 The big park bench was built in honor of whom?
  • A Wal Wilkinson
  • B Peter Parsons
  • C A member of the Penno family
  • D The longest-serving employee of the toy factory
21 Who has been assembling toys in the factory since 1983?
  • A Wal Wilkinson
  • B Peter Parsons
  • C The original owner
  • D The current owner
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