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The Semaphore Waterslide Complex

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The Semaphore Foreshore: Connections Between the Past and Present

Semaphore didn't used to be called Semaphore, it used to be called Scarborough . It was a seaside resort, a port for mail and a quarantine port. A man designed the seaside Semaphore Hotel as a spa resort in 1951. This Marine Thermoporeum was thought to be very fancy by having hot or cold, salt or fresh water baths.

In summer lots of people would go down to Semaphore and this is why they built the sideshows and carousel. There used to be a wooden slide called the Helter Skelter in the 1920s and 30s that wrapped itself around a tower. There used to be a carnival called the Semaphore Carnival. Many South Australians would go to it in their holidays!

The Waterslide Complex

This complex has all sorts of rides and is a lot of fun when you are looking for something to do. It has all sorts of rides such as the waterslide, jumping castle, mini golf, flying bee and clowns.

This complex is found on the foreshore of Semaphore near the carousel and beach. You can see the beach from the top of the waterslide. The water slide measures to 13.3 metres high and 70 metres long. The jumping castle can hold 8 to 10 twelve year old kids. When you first walk into the castle above your head is a clown.

The Ferris wheel was imported from the U.S.A. This Ferris wheel was used in an Elvis Presley movie called Roustabout. In early 2004 the Ferris wheel was updated with new carriages. Each carriage holds 3 people. From top to bottom it measures out to be 17 metres high.

Mini golf in this complex is fun for any ages. There are 9 holes. Come along and test your skill. It is very colourful and very enjoyable.

This complex can be used for group bookings and just a fun day out.This complex has been around for about 30 years and it has only just been renovated 15 years ago. The latest attraction that was brought into the park was the flying bee.