Paddle steamers – The Murray

Echuca-Moama and surrounds:

Paddle Steamer Emmylou

Spend a night drifting down the river, dining and relaxing to the sound of water birds and the swish of the paddlewheels. Reserve your cabin for a 1 or 2 night passage or a shorter excursion of 1 hour or 1.5 hours with or without dining.
57 Murray Street, Echuca
Ph 03 5482 5244

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P.S. Adelaide

Built in Echuca, P.S. Adelaide is the oldest wooden hulled paddle steamer still operational. In 1964 she was lifted from the water and took up residence in Echuca's Hopwood Gardens, where she lay for 20 years. In 1980 restoration commenced and she was refloated in 1984.
Murray Esplanade, Echuca
Ph 03 5482 4248

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P.S. Alexander Arbuthnot

The Alexander Arbuthnot was the last steamer built on the Murray during the riverboat trade. During WWII, she lay idle and sank at her moorings in 1947 but was raised in 1972. The 'A.A' was bought by the City of Echuca in 1989 for restoration at the Port.
Murray Esplanade, Echuca
Ph 03 5482 4248

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P.S. Pevensey

After catching fire in 1932 the Pevensey was rebuilt, but later fell on hard times and became a floating museum. Brought in for port restoration in 1973, she was refloated in 1976 and began carrying passengers 3 years later.
Murray Esplanade, Echuca
Ph 03 5482 4248

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M.V. Mary Ann

The M.V. Mary Ann Cruising Restaurant is a fully licensed 5-star cruising restaurant offering a la carte meals freshly cooked on board. Lunch, dinner and afternoon or morning Devonshire tea cruises available.
Murray Esplanade, Echuca
Ph 03 5480 2200

P.S. Canberra

Enjoy the Captain's commentary as you take a journey on this historic authentic paddleboat, built in 1912. Make sure you inspect the steam engine.
Murray Esplanade, Echuca
Ph 03 5482 5244

The Pride of the Murray

Listen to the gentle splashing of the paddlewheels as you enjoy a relaxing one-hour cruise along the mighty Murray River, with captain's commentary.
Murray Esplanade, Echuca
Ph 03 5482 5244

Mildura and surrounds:

P.V. Rothbury

Historic tow boat built in 1881. Renowned as one of the fastest paddle boats on the Murray River.
Dinner cruises and winery cruises depart from Mildura Wharf
Ph 03 5023 2200

P.S. Melbourne

Built in 1912, the Melbourne retains her original steam engine and boiler. Watch the fireman fire the boiler and relive the sights and sounds of the pioneer days.
Cruises depart from Mildura Wharf daily
Ph 03 5023 2200

P.S. Mundoo

Built in 1987, this paddle steamer was modelled on the original Mundoo built in 1875. Dining facilities for up to 180 passengers. Available by charter for events and special occasions.
Cruises depart from Mildura Wharf
Ph 03 5023 2200

Avoca Paddle Steamer

Moored at the Mildura bank of the Murray River, this 1877 paddle boat has been refit as a bar and café in a beautiful river front setting. The Avoca runs a lunch cruise on Sundays and is available for groups and functions.
Hugh King Drive, Mildura
Ph 03 5022 1444

P.B. Coonawarra

Built in 1894 as the J.L Roberts Barge, the P.B. Coonawarra was built onto the barge and took its first passenger cruise in 1950. It offers Sunday family cruises and Friday twilight cruises of the Murray and Darling Rivers Junction.
Cruises depart from Wentworth Wharf
Ph 1800 611 268

Swan Hill and surrounds:

PS Pyap

The 1896 paddle steamer P.S. Pyap departs daily on a leisurely 1-hour return cruise of the Murray River from the Pioneer Settlement Museum towards Murray Downs.
Horseshoe Bend Wharf, Pioneer Settlement Museum, Swan Hill
Ph 03 5036 2410

Murray Downs River Cruises

Relax and enjoy one of the most natural stretches of Murray River aboard M.V. Kookaburra.
Moulamein Road, Murray Downs, NSW
Ph 03 5032 0003

Yarrawonga-Mulwala and surrounds:

M.V. Paradise Queen

Luncheon cruises, afternoon tea cruises, sunset and dinner cruises.
Lake Mulwala
Ph 0418 508 616

M.V. Lady Murray

Cruises on Lake Mulwala.
Lake Mulwala
Ph 0412 573 460

Albury Wodonga:

Paddle Steamer Cumberoona

Take a cruise on the Cumberoona. It holds up to 100 passengers and steams three times a day on weekends and holidays. Open September–April and all cruises are subject to water levels.
The Wharf, Noreuil Park, Albury
Ph 02 6021 1113