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South Australian artist Deb Sleeman, who created the Semaphore Middern, says midderns can be found along the South Australian coastline where Aboriginal people have lived in communities. There are approximately 30 to be found in South Australia.
The Semaphore Middern is located at the western (beach) end of Semaphore Road near the Time Ball on the corner of Semaphore Road and the Esplanade.
The Semaphore Middern sculpture uses four layers to express the cultural impact of people on the environment. The sculpture took 18 months to create. The size and complexity of the bronze section was a challenge for Deb to create.
The Layers:
Stop a few moments to look at the fascinating layers of the Middern and share Deb’s thoughts!
The Semaphore Time Ball Tower was in use 1875-1932 and is the only such tower in the State. It is significant for its uniqueness and for being a relic of the era before wireless telegraphy, when the accuracy of vessels’ chronometers was checked by ‘rating’ them against time balls in major ports.
The Semaphore Time Ball was dropped at a specific time each day by an electric impulse transmitted by landline from the Adelaide Observatory. There were once at least two other time ball structures in South Australia, in Port Pirie and Port Adelaide, but both were mounted on existing buildings.
Most days you can still see the Time Ball drop at 1pm – but the tower is an old girl now, so please be kind if she forgets now and then.
The Semaphore War Memorial Clock Tower is a beautiful granite tower topped by an Angel representing Peace, carved from Italian marble.
‘The Semaphore Angel’, as she is known, was unveiled in 1925. The granite tower replaced a temporary wood and iron arch over the entrance to the Jetty, which served as a Roll of Honour.
Bearing no names, but just the simple inscription, “In Memory of All Who Fell in the Great War, 1914-1918”. The Semaphore Soldiers’ Memorial stands at the shore end of the jetty.
The four-dialled clock with faces 4 ft (1.21m) in diameter is unusual in that instead of the Roman numerals, each hour is marked by the numeral ‘1’. This gives the dial greater symmetry and a better background, and at night, the face of the clock can be seen at a greater distance.
The trail takes around two hours and includes optional QR code moments for a little extra fun.
Available Thursday to Sunday, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM, all year round.
For more information click here.
The National Railway Museum operates a 2km long 457 mm gauge railway from Semaphore to Fort Glanville which departs from the foot of the jetty at the end of the popular Semaphore Road café strip, and parallels the Esplanade and the sand dunes of one of Adelaide’s most popular swimming beaches, before passing through the dunes near historic Fort Glanville at Point Malcolm.
The railway operates:
Steam trains will depart between 11am and 4pm, roughly every hour or at frequencies varied according to demand.
Prices for this unique scenic and relaxing train ride are as follows:
(prices correct at August 2025)
Adult 12
Child $5 (3 years to 15 years)
Family $29 (2 Adults with 2 Children)
Please note:
Tickets for the Semaphore and Fort Glanville Tourist Railway do not include admission to the Museum (and vice versa) and are sold exclusively from the train.
The Semaphore and Fort Glanville Tourist Railway does not operate if the forecast temperature for Adelaide is 33 degrees or higher on the morning of operation.
Experience a movie in Adelaide’s oldest running Cinema. Opened on 22nd May 1920 as the Wondergraph Picture Palace in the historical seaside suburb of Semaphore. The now named Odeon Star offers $12 tickets and an affordable Candy Bar, including their famous in-house made Choc-Tops!
Offering a wide variety of films, the Odeon caters for functions, fundraisers, movie premieres and film festivals. Also, fully licensed for you to enjoy a beverage in any of the three retro-styled cinemas.
Become a library member and access resources held in our five branches, and right throughout the public library system in South Australia. Learn how to become a member, explore the local history collection or access computers, printing and WiFi.
Semaphore Library opening hours:
Monday 9am – 6pm
Tuesday 9am – 6pm
Wednesday 9am – 6pm
Thursday 9am – 7pm
Friday 9am – 6pm
Saturday 10am – 2pm
Sunday 1pm – 4pm
THE ART OF MINDFULNESS
Our day spa is a space of wellness for body, mind and soul. Blending tranquillity with tailored treatments for our guests’ enjoyment, we exist so you can catch your breath, rebalance and enjoy yourself at Habit Day Spa.
Habit Day Spa respects taking the time to reconnect with yourself and shut off from the outside world. We’ve sourced Australian-made, owned and loved Neurocosmedic products to incorporate signature treatments that are completely customisable and focus on mindfulness, relaxation, and skin health results.
The colourful Semaphore Carousel was built by Len Northey in 1928 and moved to Semaphore around 1938.
The Rotary Club of Henley Beach manages the carousel to raise money for local and international charities. It is believed to be the largest operating carousel in Australia, with 40 handcrafted wooden horses, whereas most other rides like this only have 36 horses.
As a seaside carnival attraction of yesteryear, the place is magical and a must for visitors, families and also a unique venue to hire for private parties and functions.
The Semaphore and Fort Glanville Tourist Railway departs from the foot of the jetty at the end of the popular Semaphore Road cafe strip, and parallels the esplanade and the sand dunes of one of Adelaide’s most popular swimming beaches, before passing through the dunes near historic Fort Glanville.
The Semaphore and Fort Glanville Tourist Railway does not operate if the forecast temperature for Adelaide is 33ºC or higher on the morning of operation.
Tickets for the Semaphore and Fort Glanville Tourist Railway do not include admission to the Museum (and vice versa). Tickets are sold on the train. Please be advised that the Semaphore and Fort Glanville Tourist Railway is EFTPOS only; we do not accept cash.
