Semaphore Merry-go-Round (Carousel)
Highlights
- Experience the charm of Australia's largest vintage carousel, hand-carved by Melbourne craftsmen in 1928.
- Enjoy a family-friendly outing at Semaphore Foreshore Park, complete with picnic areas and beautiful gardens.
- Marvel at the carousel's unique electrical lift motor, a modern marvel compared to its steam-driven predecessors.
- Relish the historical significance of this beloved attraction, a staple of the Semaphore Foreshore Carnival for generations.
This beautiful vintage carousel which is the largest in Australia was built in 1928. It is located on the beautiful Semaphore Foreshore Park on the Esplanade near the jetty.
The horses were hand-carved at a reputed cost of £20 each by Melbourne craftsmen with modest ornamentation.
Driven by an electrical lift motor and gearbox, it was the envy of the steam-driven carousels of the day.
Originally based at Henley Beach the carousel was moved to Jubilee Oval before coming to stay at Semaphore.
Carousels have always had a part to play at the Semaphore Foreshore Carnival.
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
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