Hope you had fun exploring Brickworks Park in Wallsend. Need some help with the scavenger hunt or want to check your answer? Scroll down to the question to see the answer.
Question 1
Read the sign about orienteering at the entrance of the park. How many orienteering controls are there around Brickworks Park?
Answer: Twenty
Question 2
Read the sign “The Wallsend Brickworks Story”. Brickworks began in Newcastle in 1891 and operated for how many years? Write out the number below.
Answer: eighty six
Question 3
Nearby, you’ll see the remains of the Brickmaking Machine. Look for the plaque placed here during the official opening. What month in 2006 did Brickworks Park open?
Answer: April
Question 4
What is the name of the sculpture by Tim Spellman that is made entirely out of recycled bricks?
Answer: Kullas Incubator
Question 5a
Visit the playground at Brickworks Park. What marsupial can you spot on the play equipment?
Please note: Due to vandalism, the play structure was replaced and a new play structure does not feature a marsupial. However, you can guess what animal it used to be.
Answer: koala
Question 5b
How many swings are at this playground?
Answer: three
Question 6
Walk down to the birdwatching structure. Here you’ll spot the Nature’s Neighbours sign about the animal life at Brickworks Park. There are drawings of various creatures including this reptile which is drawn sitting on a rock. What is this creature?
Answer: Eastern Water Dragon
Question 7
As you approach the birdwatching structure, look for the orienteering sign marked 108. It is white and what other colour?
Answer: orange
Question 8
Examine the birdwatching structure that overlooks the pond in the old brick pit. What shape is the roof? Hint: It can be found on a tree.
Answer: leaf
Question 9
As you walk back from the birdwatching structure, you’ll notice another sign on the left which explains the layers of the brick pit. What type of layers are in the brick pit face?
Answer: rock
Mystery Phrase
The bricks from Wallsend Brickworks were used in the construction of an iconic landmark in Newcastle. This building is:
Answer: Christ Church Cathedral