The Semaphore Carousel was built in 1928 and made Semaphore it’s home around 10 years later. The carousel is managed by the Rotary Club of Henley Beach to raise money for charity. Apparently the largest operating carousel in Australia with 40 beautiful handcrafted wooden horses.
Operating Hours are as follows:
- September until Christmas (Spring Roster) 11am to 5pm
- Boxing Day to end of January (Summer Roster) 11am to 9:30pm, except New Years Eve when it open until after midnight.
- February to late May (Autumn Roster) 11am to 5pm.
- Late May to early September (Winter Roster) 12noon to 4pm.
- NOT OPEN Christmas Day or Good Friday.
Rides are $6.00 per person – Carers of undersized or disabled persons ride FREE by either standing next to horse rider or sitting in chairs mounted on ride. All profits donated to Rotary and other Charities.
The carousel is wheelchair accessible and all persons with significant disabilities ride FREE of charge.
There’s loads of other attractions and things to see and do in Semaphore, especially in summer or on a sunny winters days so why not make a day of it and visit Semaphore Foreshore Playground or visit the Semaphore Summer Carnival
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