Mildura Paddle Steamers

Mildura Paddle Steamers We are a family business, operating heritage Paddle Steamer cruises on the Murray River at Mildura.
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24/06/2024

Are you coming to the Junction Rally!?
Book one hour cruises whilst there with us!
Be part of the flotilla!

Thank you for sharing this image of the Mundoo going through the Abbotsford Bridge recently, Peter Montgomery
20/06/2024

Thank you for sharing this image of the Mundoo going through the Abbotsford Bridge recently, Peter Montgomery

We are so thrilled that Mildura is nominated! Let’s get behind it and vote! ⚓️
18/06/2024

We are so thrilled that Mildura is nominated!
Let’s get behind it and vote! ⚓️

There are few that truly capture the charm and character of these vessels - Neil McCarthy Photography is one of these ra...
17/06/2024

There are few that truly capture the charm and character of these vessels - Neil McCarthy Photography is one of these rare few! His images of not only our vessels, but paddle boats all along the Murray (& Lakes) are truly stunning!

Thank you for sharing your images Neil! ☺️

12/06/2024

Thanks to Leisa Cartwright of Wentworth for sharing this footage with us!

Today the Paddle Vessel Rothbury is coming out of the water on the slipway for maintenance and Survey. Essentially this ...
11/06/2024

Today the Paddle Vessel Rothbury is coming out of the water on the slipway for maintenance and Survey.

Essentially this is similar to your car having a roadworthy and service - just with a lot more complicated processes and a very niche field of expertise!

Firstly, the slipway “trestles” are lowered into the river (on rails). The boat is driven onto these trestles. Then very slowly the trestles are pulled out of the river with the boat sitting on top. These vessels are flat bottomed, so they simply sit on these, with their weight holding them in place.

The next steps involve pressure washing the hull to remove algae etc so we can get a clear view of the planks. The team of shipwrights then inspect the planks to see which need to be replaced. They are removed, replaced, and then caulked to make it watertight.

During this whole process the Maritime Surveyors also inspect the vessel to make sure it is compliant (like your cars roadworthy). If yes, continue with works then put her back in the river, if no, we get a list of things needing work to make her compliant and work until it is done!

Other jobs get completed at this time too, including painting, other repairs and works and essentially cosmetics!

Coming off of the slip is the previous process reversed - the trestles lower the boat back into the water - very slowly until she is buoyant enough to float off. Then she is secured to the riverbank while the trestles are removed from the river and out the way.

We have a very busy few months ahead, with all three of our vessels due for this process. The P.V Rothbury and P.S Melbourne need to come out in winter - as they are wooden hulled, whereas the Mundoo is steel hulled and will come out in spring/summer.

The P.B Mundoo is operating in place of the P.V Rothbury at the moment and we will endeavour to provide cruises in some way or another!

Thanks to our amazing support team making this possible &

Today the Paddle Vessel Rothbury is coming out of the water on the slipway for maintenance and Survey. Essentially this ...
11/06/2024

Today the Paddle Vessel Rothbury is coming out of the water on the slipway for maintenance and Survey.

Essentially this is similar to your car having a roadworthy and service - just with a lot more complicated processes and a very niche field of expertise!

Firstly, the slipway “trestles” are lowered into the river (on rails). The boat is driven onto these trestles. Then very slowly the trestles are pulled out of the river with the boat sitting on top. These vessels are flat bottomed, so they simply sit on these, with their weight holding them in place.

The next steps involve pressure washing the hull to remove algae etc so we can get a clear view of the planks. The team of shipwrights then inspect the planks to see which need to be replaced. They are removed, replaced, and then caulked to make it watertight.

During this whole process the Maritime Surveyors also inspect the vessel to make sure it is compliant (like your cars roadworthy). If yes, continue with works then put her back in the river, if no, we get a list of things needing work to make her compliant and work until it is done!

Other jobs get completed at this time too, including painting, other repairs and works and essentially cosmetics!

Coming off of the slip is the previous process reversed - the trestles lower the boat back into the water - very slowly until she is buoyant enough to float off. Then she is secured to the riverbank while the trestles are removed from the river and out the way.

We have a very busy few months ahead, with all three of our vessels due for this process. The P.V Rothbury and P.S Melbourne need to come out in winter - as they are wooden hulled, whereas the Mundoo is steel hulled and will come out in spring/summer.

The P.B Mundoo is operating in place of the P.V Rothbury at the moment and we will endeavour to provide cruises in some way or another!

Thanks to our amazing support team making this possible:
Andrew Cook
Angus McCullagh
Brendan Harvey
Harvey’s Boat Co

09/06/2024
08/06/2024

We love when people send us footage of the boats cruising past on special cruises! Thank you Julie Armstrong for this video as the P.B Mundoo passed Merbein Common on the way to Wentworth today!

Oh my Darling….
08/06/2024

Oh my Darling….

08/06/2024

P.B Mundoo passing under the Abbotsford Bridge

Welcome onboard 707 Operations Inc for your cruise on the Mundoo today!
07/06/2024

Welcome onboard 707 Operations Inc for your cruise on the Mundoo today!

07/06/2024
Welcome to Mildura 707 Operations Inc
07/06/2024

Welcome to Mildura 707 Operations Inc

We are so proud to be welcoming these passengers onboard a special cruise on Saturday! Make sure you come and show your ...
05/06/2024

We are so proud to be welcoming these passengers onboard a special cruise on Saturday!

Make sure you come and show your support Mildura!

Arriving around 5.30pm Friday 7th of June - Departure 8.00am Monday 10th of June.

Sunraysia Daily
ABC Mildura Swan Hill

Welcome aboard THE VINELANDER Slow Rail Journey tourist train to Mildura.

If you’re booked to travel with us on THE VINELANDER, we can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to this epic Slow Rail Journey.

We’re returning to Mildura with a heritage passenger train, showcasing the very best of the Mallee region to guests who have booked for not only Victoria, but interstate and all over the world. Welcome to the start of your journey, Melbourne!

If you’re staying at the Savoy Hotel tonight ahead of our departure, please check in today with our volunteers at the Savoy. We’re in attendance now, through until 7pm and early check in will make your breakfast experience tomorrow morning more relaxing.

Guests joining tomorrow morning can check in at The Savoy hotel between 6.30am and 7.45am where you’ll enjoy breakfast before joining THE VINELANDER to Mildura.

While this Slow Rail Journey is fully booked out, we have opened up a very limited number of no-frills fares for one-way only travel between Melbourne and Mildura or Mildura to Melbourne. These no frills rail-only fares can be found by visiting:
https://bookings.slowrailjourneys.com.au/events/sevenosevenoperationsinc/1000974

Due to the popular demand for this Slow Rail journey tourist train to Mildura, we earlier announced another visit later this year, for all information and bookings please visit:
https://www.slowrailjourneys.com.au/post/15-20-august-take-the-path-less-travelled-on-the-sunraysia-exploring-mildura-murrayville-the-mur

It’s been many years since Mildura has seen a passenger service arrive: if your planning to view THE VINELANDER tourist train as it makes its journey in either direction please remember that the railway reserve is not open access, you should only view the train from an authorised location such as a station platform or a public level crossing. Trespassers on the railway reserve only make running heritage trains, such as as THE VINELANDER difficult in the future.

We hope you enjoyed the your journey on THE VINELANDER to Mildura.

George Chaffey rediscovering the Mildura Homestead from the Paddleboat Rothbury! AKA - Mark Eckel pointing out the Mildu...
02/06/2024

George Chaffey rediscovering the Mildura Homestead from the Paddleboat Rothbury!

AKA - Mark Eckel pointing out the Mildura Homestead to Bob Walton in celebration of the The Chaffey Trail Festival this weekend

We are so proud and excited to be celebrating the inaugural Chaffey Festival, established by The Chaffey TrailTickets ar...
28/05/2024

We are so proud and excited to be celebrating the inaugural Chaffey Festival, established by The Chaffey Trail

Tickets are selling fast for their feature event on Friday the 31st of May. On Saturday June 1 and Sunday June 2nd many of their sites will host activities for all the family.

Some of these events are FREE, so take a look at their dedicated Chaffey Festival site to look at the full program of events.

Tickets are available at Mildura Visitor Information Centre or online.
All details and links to ticketing are available at www.thechaffeytrail.com.au







08/05/2024

Be a part of history!

🎩 The Chaffey Festival
📖 Friday 31 May - Sunday 2 June

Organised by the The Chaffey Trail, immerse yourself in an unprecedented weekend of reflection and discovery, and deep dive into our region's fascinating past. Celebrating community, heritage and the Chaffey brothers' legacy, enjoy the extensive program of events and activities on offer.

Historical talks • Mildura Paddle Steamers Cruise • Guided tours • Wine tastings

𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 are available.

For bookings and more information, click here: bit.ly/ChaffeyFestival24

This is what we are travelling to Experience Wentworth for! Have you been to the Wentworth Junction Rally before? Travel...
07/05/2024

This is what we are travelling to Experience Wentworth for!

Have you been to the Wentworth Junction Rally before?

Travel there this year in style on board the Paddle Boat Mundoo!
Friday July 5th - Sunday July 7th - limited tickets on sale now.

Cheers Rivergardens Holiday Park Gol GolSuch great new cabins, right on the river’s edge! We love pointing them out to o...
05/05/2024

Cheers Rivergardens Holiday Park Gol Gol
Such great new cabins, right on the river’s edge! We love pointing them out to our passengers!

We love to see what floats by our park 🛥️ These classic boats travel past our park, but if you feel like being on one, contact Mildura Paddle Steamers to book!

Guess where we are going!? We are cruising from Wentworth to Mildura on Sunday June 9th!Then....We are cruising to the W...
02/05/2024

Guess where we are going!?

We are cruising from Wentworth to Mildura on Sunday June 9th!

Then....

We are cruising to the Wentworth Junction Rally on Friday July 5th.
Doing 4x One Hour cruises at the Rally on Saturday July 6th.
Cruising back to Mildura on Sunday July 7th!

Tickets are available now - limited availability!

25/04/2024
Welcoming onboard the “pilot pirates” this evening! The Australian Women Pilots' Association Arghhhhh me’ hearties!
18/04/2024

Welcoming onboard the “pilot pirates” this evening! The Australian Women Pilots' Association

Arghhhhh me’ hearties!

Bring in the NEW YEAR onboard the Paddle Boat Mundoo! 🎉There are still a few places left! 👉🏻Call (03) 5018 8380👈🏻Hosted ...
28/12/2023

Bring in the NEW YEAR onboard the Paddle Boat Mundoo! 🎉
There are still a few places left!
👉🏻Call (03) 5018 8380👈🏻

Hosted by JoyStar Promotions
Photography Hawkeye Photography - Aaron Hawkins: Photographic Artist
Visit Mildura
Mildura Visitor Information & Booking Centre

Image courtesy of Neil McCarthy Photography
18/12/2023

Image courtesy of Neil McCarthy Photography

Discover the Magical Murray River this holiday Season.

Just adding to the ambience David Sickerdick - Photo / Film / Communications
20/06/2023

Just adding to the ambience David Sickerdick - Photo / Film / Communications

Nice way to interrupt audio recording ⛴️

Issue 5 - Check out page 52! 😘
14/06/2023

Issue 5 - Check out page 52! 😘

A FREE digital magazine for rural, regional and remote business owners.

08/06/2023

⚓ We recently welcomed a group of Mildura West Primary School students to Mildura Weir.

Arriving on the Mildura Paddle Steamers' Paddle Vessel Rothbury, students had the opportunity to explore Lock 11 which enables water way traffic to travel through the different water levels in the mighty Murray River.

The first paddle steamer passed through the completed lock on 2 August 1927.

The lock is the only one in Australia that the public are allowed to walk across.

Our Mildura staff enjoyed the opportunity to share their knowledge with the school kids and it was an enjoyable day for everyone!

📜 For more information about the history of Mildura Weir, visit our website: https://fal.cn/3yUr5

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Hugh King Drive
Mildura, VIC
3500

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Paddle Boat Mundoo departing our private mooring! #wintersun #visitmildura #WNWiWW Visit Mildura Wentworth Regional Tourism Inc

P.B Mundoo cruising down the Darling River at Wentworth
P.B Mundoo cruising down the Darling River at Wentworth

Thanks to Leisa Cartwright of Wentworth for sharing this footage with us!

P.B Mundoo cruising up the Darling River at Wentworth! 157 passengers from the Vinelander train onboard! Filmed by local Leisa Cartwright

Mundoo passing Merbein Common
Mundoo passing Merbein Common

We love when people send us footage of the boats cruising past on special cruises! Thank you Julie Armstrong for this video as the P.B Mundoo passed Merbein Common on the way to Wentworth today!

P.B Mundoo passing under the Abbotsford Bridge

Throwback Thursday! P.S Melbourne on a cold winters day a couple of years ago! Her whistle sounds and the smoke hovers like fog above her!

The Paddle Boat Mundoo is on her way to Wentworth! Cruising through Lock 11, passing through the Liftspan bridge at Curlwaa at 2.30pm, arriving at the Wentworth wharf at 4.00pm.

When the @mildurapaddlesteamers visit the iconic @puffingbillyrailway Cheers for an amazing day out all!

NOW OPEN TO REGIONAL VICTORIA
NOW OPEN TO REGIONAL VICTORIA

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Welcome to Mildura Paddle Steamers

Mildura Paddle Steamers was established in 1955 by Captain Alby Pointon and his wife Freda, when he purchased a small launch in Mildura, called the “Donald Duck”. In 1957 Alby purchased an old Paddle Steamer wreck the “Mayflower” and rebuilt her to carry passengers. The Mayflower became too small and after searching along the river, he purchased the Paddle Steamer Melbourne also as a wreck, in 1965. He then restored her to the magnificent Paddle Steamer she is today. The Rothbury was then purchased in 1968 and underwent a lengthy restoration by Captain Pointon, a total of 8 years. During the 1970’s the Coonawarra was acquired along with other partners, and was operated at Murray Bridge in S.A. after extensive refurbishing. Eventually Alby brought the Coonawarra also, back to Mildura in 1981, but she was later sold due to health reasons. In 1999, Captain Alby Pointon and Freda bought their final boat to Mildura, the Paddle Boat Mundoo. She is the designated function vessel that caters for Weddings, Functions and Conferences. With his unique foresight Captain Alby Pointon has rebuilt three Paddle Steamers and brought others to Mildura. The Pointon family have operated river cruises in Mildura for over 64 years, with the Management being handed on to their children and grandchildren.

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