Tomaree Aquatic Centre Visual Story

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Arrival at Tomaree Aquatic Centre

A brick building with a yellow and blue facade is on the right, labelled "Aquatic Centre". A red car is parked in front of it. To the left, there are several parking spaces with a few cars. The background features tall trees and greenery. The foreground shows a paved area with some scattered leaves.
A car park with several vehicles, including a red car and a few white and blue cars, is on the right. On the left, there's a brick building with a metal roof and blue doors. The building has solar panels on the roof. A paved walkway runs alongside the building. In the background, there are tall trees and a forested area. The ground is asphalt, and there are marked parking spaces, including a disabled parking spot.
A brick building with a metal roof featuring solar panels. The entrance is in the centre, flanked by blue doors on either side. A yellow section of the building is on the right. There are signs for disabled parking in front, with a zebra crossing leading to the entrance. The foreground has a paved area and parking spaces, with some fallen leaves scattered around. Trees are visible in the background.
A brick building with a covered entrance supported by white pillars. On the left, a QR code sign is displayed on the wall. The entrance is open, revealing a blue interior with various signs and a wooden stand. To the right, a "HAZCHEM" sign and a shuttered window are visible. The ground is a mix of green and grey concrete, and there are circular markers on the floor. A sign with information is mounted on the right wall.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Parrots & galahs screeching
  2. Vehicles engines
  3. Distant chatter
  4. Footsteps on concrete
  5. Leaves rustling
Smell

Smells

  1. Eucalyptus
  2. Fresh air
  3. Vehicle exhaust
  4. Damp earth
  5. Nearby foliage
Touch

Feel

  1. Cool breeze
  2. Smooth pavement
  3. Warm sun
  4. Open space
  5. Dry leaves underfoot
Sight

Sight

  1. Brick building
  2. Yellow accents
  3. Solar panels
  4. Gum trees
  5. Vehicles arriving & leaving

Reception & Café

Entrance to a swimming facility with blue hexagonal floor tiles. On the left, a blue wall displays various safety and informational signs, including a "Wild Ride" notice. In the centre, a wooden board lists slide hours. On the right, a brick wall with a "Conditions of Entry" sign and a counter with closed shutters. Above, fluorescent lights illuminate the area. The entrance is flanked by metal barriers with "No Entry" and "Enter" signs.
On the left, there's a "No Entry" sign on a gate. In the middle, a wooden signboard displays slide hours. Behind it, a counter with various signs and a closed shutter is visible. The right side shows a brick wall with windows and a covered walkway supported by white and blue beams. The floor is blue with hexagonal tiles near the entrance and concrete outside. The ceiling has fluorescent lights. In the background, there are trees and parked cars.
A counter area with a blue and brick wall background. The counter has various signs, including a large yellow one about supervising children and a blue one asking if you are a non-swimmer. Circular stickers with positive affirmations are displayed on the front. Behind the counter, there are closed metal shutters and a small kitchen area. On the right, there are safety signs prohibiting activities like diving and running. The floor is tiled in blue.
On the left, a display wall with Speedo-branded swimming accessories and a sign about supervising children. In the middle, an open area leads to an outdoor space with a path and greenery. On the right, a counter with a Peters ice cream freezer and a menu board. The floor is covered with hexagonal tiles, and the ceiling is plain.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Chatter
  2. Splashing
  3. Footsteps
  4. Doors opening
  5. Laughter
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine
  2. Snacks
  3. Fresh air
  4. Sunscreen
  5. Coffee
Touch

Feel

  1. Cool tiles
  2. Breezy
  3. Non slip surface
  4. Excitement
  5. Money/credit card handling
Sight

Sight

  1. Blue walls
  2. Signage
  3. Goggles
  4. People purchasing tickets
  5. Colourful swimwear

Outdoor Aquatic Centre

A park with a concrete path leading towards a swimming pool area. On the left, there is a large blue water slide structure surrounded by trees. In the centre, two tall palm trees stand near the path. On the right, a pool is covered by dark triangular shade sails, with signs and benches nearby. The grass is green and well-maintained, and there are landscaped flower beds near the path. Trees line the background.
A large outdoor swimming pool is in the centre, surrounded by a fence. The pool has multiple lanes and is flanked by tall floodlights. On the left, there are trees and a small covered area with a sign. On the right, a palm tree stands near another covered area with chairs and a person nearby. The foreground features a grassy lawn, and the background is filled with more trees.
An outdoor swimming pool with marked lanes is in the centre, surrounded by a tiled deck. On the left, there's a tall water slide structure with stairs. Signs around the pool indicate safety rules. On the right, a pathway with a "No Running" warning leads to a covered area. Benches and tall lights are visible, with trees in the background. The ground is a mix of concrete and grass.
Outdoor swimming pool with marked lanes on the right, surrounded by a metal railing. A lifeguard in a red and yellow uniform stands near the pool. On the left, a paved walkway with benches and a grassy area. In the background, there are palm trees, a building with a low roof, and a blue water slide structure. Tall trees are visible beyond the pool area.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Water splashing
  2. Children laughing
  3. Wind rustling
  4. Birds chirping
  5. Slides whooshing
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine
  2. Fresh grass
  3. Sunscreen
  4. Wet concrete
  5. Distant coffee
Touch

Feel

  1. Warm water
  2. Warm sun
  3. Gentle breeze
  4. Excitement & fun
  5. External weather conditions
Sight

Sight

  1. Shade sails
  2. Grass area
  3. Sunlight
  4. Safety signs
  5. Colourful pool lanes

Water Slide

A water park scene with a large blue water slide on the left, supported by a metal structure. In the centre, there's a tall platform with stairs leading up to the slide. A sign reads "Nelson Bay Swimming Club" under a small canopy. In the foreground, a white bench with a towel and flip-flops is next to a green bin with a red lid. The area is fenced, and there are trees and grass in the background. A small shelter with a shade cloth is on the right.
A blue water slide with multiple twists and turns is on the left, supported by a metal structure. A fenced-off splash pool is at the bottom. A sign with waterslide rules is attached to a pole on the right. A pathway leads to the slide, bordered by green grass and trees. A red bin and a bench with a sign are near the fence. A small tent is visible in the background, and the area is surrounded by trees.
A poolside area with a blue water slide on the left, surrounded by a fence. A paved walkway leads to a covered seating area on the right, with stacked white plastic chairs and a folded table. A sign reads "No Diving 1.3m". Pool equipment, including colourful noodles, is stored on a rack. In the background, there are trees and a grassy area. The ceiling of the covered area is made of a beige material supported by a metal frame.
A blue water slide with a tunnel at the top ends in a shallow pool. Water flows out of the slide into the pool. On the left, a lifeguard in a red and yellow uniform walks near a fenced area. In the background, there are trees and a building with a white roof. On the right, a large bush and a blue spiral slide structure are visible. The ground is wet, and there is a sign on the slide's end.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Water splashing
  2. Children laughing
  3. Slide whooshing
  4. Wind rustling
  5. Birds chirping
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine
  2. Fresh air
  3. Grass
  4. Snack food
  5. Sunscreen
Touch

Feel

  1. Cool water
  2. Excitement & fun
  3. Breeze
  4. Concrete underfoot
  5. Anxiety (when using the slide)
Sight

Sight

  1. Blue spiral slide
  2. Green trees
  3. Metal stairs
  4. Shaded benches
  5. Fenced pool
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