Cumberoona

PS Cumberoona of Upper Murray Cruise Boats cruising all year round on Lake Mulwala ⚓️☀️✌🏻
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The Cumberoona is a 25.2 metre long and 6.5 metre wide steam operated (16hp Buffalo Pitt engines) replica paddle steamer which has a mooring point at Noreuil Park, Albury. The vessel was built by the community as the only Albury Bicentennial project. It was largely funded through the NSW Bicentennial Program and the Federal Ship Building Bounty Program. It also was supported by AlburyCity’s in-kin

d assistance, private and company sponsorship and many volunteer hours with a total construction cost of $840,000. It was designed by Sydney marine architect Warrick Hood with construction by Chapple Brothers Engineering. Since its launch in 1986 and subsequent entering of service on 4 January 1987, the Cumberoona has been operated by volunteers (until 1991), AlburyCity Council (1992-2001) and through a management lease (2001-2007)

There has been no operator since 2007, however the boat last sailed in 2006. River levels during this year were unusually high for a significant period of the year due to drought conditions and downstream irrigation demand. In 2008 river levels were less than 1.9m all year which restricted the movement of the vessel from Noreuil Park. After assistance from NSW State Water and the removal of ballast from the vessel to reduce the draft, river levels were high enough to relocate the vessel to a slipway on April 2nd 2009. Over the next 5 years even though hull repairs were undertaken by Albury City Council, the cosmetic appearance of the PS Cumberoona deteriorated substantially. Water leaks in the upper deck of the vessel caused internal decks to rot in places, wasps and rodents made themselves at home, and vandals gained access to the wheel house; stealing the original wooden wheel. In 2014, Albury City Council failed to attract an operator to lease the vessel and disposed of the vessel via expressions of interest. On Monday March 2nd 2015, Robbie & Fraser Knowles took possession of the PS Cumberoona and lowered her back into Wodonga Creek from the slipway she had sat in on private property for my years. The hull repairs were water tight, and a crew of expert steam operators from Echuca and surrounds joined the Knowles boys to relocate the vessel to Yarrawonga for further repairs. They departed early morning on Tuesday March 3rd, and made it to Howlong by mid afternoon, where the wheelhouse was removed to negotiate the road bridge. They stopped there for the night to carry out some repairs and rest up before departing again late afternoon on Wednesday March 4th. The plan was to reach Corowa by night fall, but that didn’t quite happen. On Thursday March 5th, PS Cumberoona negotiated the bridges in Corowa before reloading with wood at 9am and swiftl departing for Yarrawonga. She arrived at her new home by that afternoon, and completed a lap of the lake before being parked, awaiting a new life. The real Aussie spirit was displayed along the Murray River that week, with history proud communities and generations coming out to see her in motion, and lend a hand. We finally have returned it to full service and operate every weekend at the Yarrawonga Foreshore

24/05/2024

🚨Unfortunately our winter operations have had to cease 😢 due to Lake Mulwala drawing down for infrastructure works 🏗️. We appologies for the inconvience outside our control.

We will keep you posted when we will be back cruising as we learn more about the refilling date📆.

The Cumberoona Team ⚓️

30/04/2024

What a weekend in Yarrawonga ✈️🚤

The weather ☀️ the action, the noise, the fair 🎠 for the annual EC Griffith Cup 👌This was our view 🕶️⚓️

11/04/2024

Cruising into the last weekend of school holidays 🚢👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Still looking for activities to fill your day?

💫We are operating Friday, Saturday & Sunday

⏱️12pm lunch inclusive 1.5 hour cruise
⏱️2pm sight seeing 1 hour cruise

Some happy snaps from Wednesday’s cruises 😀

09/04/2024

An exciting venture 🚆🚢 for our town 💫

28/03/2024

Happy long weekend 🐣🫶🌸

We are cruising everyday 👏🏻 be sure to pop down and join us on any of our cruises. Bookings essential via our website. A very happy Easter to you all 😎

16/03/2024

🎶Harmony Road🎶 what legends keeping the kids happy 🎉🫶

10/03/2024

Happy Labour Day Long Weekend🕶️, some 📸 from last nights Live Music & Dinner Cruise featuring Adam Toms 🎸🎤

Be sure to book in for our next music dinner cruise Easter Sunday 🐣 in less than 3 weeks 🤗

Bookings available via our website……Link in bio ⬇️

08/03/2024

Long weekend vibes ☀️🕶️🍻

🌟 Lunch cruises daily 12pm departure
🌟 Sightseeing cruises still available for Sunday
🌟 Live music and dinner cruise Saturday night 6-9pm

Get amongst the action on the lake on board Paddle wheeler Cumberoona ⛴️

🎟️ Bookings essential via our website www.cumberoona.com.au

21/02/2024

I don’t generally pump Capt Robbie Knowles tyres 😍 but sometimes it’s worthy 😁

When you can navigate a 12 m wide and 24.5m long vessel through these “gap” your a bit of a legend 🫡

A family day 🫶 relocating the vessel for her out of water works.

🔸Disclosure: Some of us in the family wear clothes 😅

26/01/2024

Come aboard this afternoon special sightseeing cruise on the Cumberoona from 6pm - 7pm A $28 kids $18 Under 4 free don’t miss this evening cruise

26/01/2024

Happy Australia Day 🇦🇺🦘

03/01/2024

Thank you to all our lovely guests on board yesterday 🤗 The sun is out and so is the fun on board ☀️

🎟️ Book your ticket for our lunchtime or 1 hour sightseeing 👀 afternoon cruise today by jumping on our website at www.cumberoona.com.au

31/12/2023

As the last day of 2023 is upon us we wish you all a happy, healthy and wonderful start to 2024 🥂🎉🎊

❤️ The Cumberoona Team

28/12/2023

Happy days 🤩 on the lake today!!

Thank you to all the wonderful guests we had onboard today😎. A heap of families 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 out for a good summer time here in Yarrawonga - Mulwala ☀️

Check out our website for all our charters over this festive season link in bio ⬇️

24/12/2023

A very Merry Christmas to all our special guests this year 🎄 Thankyou for supporting our family business and making us smile on the daily 🤩

May your day be filled with all things wonderful…. family, laughs, a visit from the big man and some delicious food but most of all gratitude for all that is wonderful in your lives 💕

See you next week 🫡

24/12/2023

🚨 Yarrawonga foreshore has all the fun for the family next week and just in time for the weather to shine ☀️

Pop down and check out this years carnival 🎠 thank you to all those involved in making this a great event for our town 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

23/12/2023

Who knew Santa 🎅 could drive a paddlesteamer AND a sleigh 💁🏼‍♂️ what a weapon 🙌

Thanks to all who came on board with Santa today 🚢🎄 we had a blast.

Boating again Wednesday 27th December 🛟🍻 visit our website and click the “book now” button ⬇️ to select your cruise of choice. www.cumberooa.com.au see you on the lake soon 😎

20/12/2023

🎅 is due to hijack the Cumberoona and steer you into a joyful pre-Christmas weekend 🎄

🧑‍🎄Bring the kids down to help Santa steer the boat on Saturday 23rd of December for either:

🚢12-1:30pm lunch cruise
OR
🚢2:30-3:30pm sight seeing cruise

🍻Fully licensed bar on board for a cheeky pre-Christmas drink

ℹ️ More information on cruises and how to book tickets 🎟️ is on our website www.cumberoona.com.au

08/12/2023

Summer is here 💛and so is our special event cruises 🙌

Various dates & muso's but always on the same magnificent waterways.... Lake Mulwala & the Mighty Murray River!!!

Join us for one or all cruises 😜 we would love to see you on board this summer.

Please refer to our website for more details on any of our Dinner and Live Music Cruises this coming season. Bookings essential through our website by clicking "book now".

08/12/2023

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29/10/2023

Thank you to Rich Glen Olive Estate for coming on board this afternoon for their Christmas party 🧑‍🎄
It was a windy one but you all managed to hold onto your drinks 👏🏻🥂🍻

Enjoy the rest of the evenings celebrations 🎄

🛥⚓️🎉

19/10/2023

❤️‍🔥Let there be steam‼️

The boys have been working very hard over the last couple of days 🔧 to ensure our buffalo pitt reciprocal steam engines dated 1906 are in fine form for a special wedding this weekend 👰‍♀️🤵‍♂️

Converted from diesel electric back to its original steam powered form today 🙌 and doesn’t she look stunning.

07/10/2023

who won the race? Cruise The Sienna Daisy or PS Cumberoona?

01/10/2023

Get amongst this local author what an awesome Christmas present 📚

Pete O’neill has also published 2 children’s books hit him up Yarra Skin Ski + Surf they are certainly a favourite in our household

My brother wrote a kids book and it’s amazing - so much fun to tour the Murray with Santa - the release in November and you can pre order them on our website to make sure we get them out to you by Christmas!

30/09/2023

😂🙋‍♀️ Don’t forget daylight savings time has started which means ….. check your phone time not your car clock otherwise you might miss the boat …. Literally 🚢

👉 Departing 12pm for a 1.5 hour lunch cruise

👉 Departing 2:30pm for a 1 hour scenic cruise

📲 Bookings and availability on our website at www.cumberoona.com.au

30/09/2023

Amazing weather this grand final day ☀️brought all ages out and about, so many beautiful families on board making memories 📸

Who are you barracking for?

28/09/2023

Our Australian flag at half mast this weekend out of respect for the Robinson family, lovers of the river and one of our important crew members who sadly say their final goodbyes to their beloved father Peter 🤍 Our deepest condolences to all of the Robinson family 💐

25/09/2023

These pirates are signing off for our last pirates cruise for the September school holidays 🏴‍☠️

Daddy daycare was in full swing today 👶, some amazing little pirates dressed to impress and some delicious treasure was recovered from the lake 😋

Thank you all for a fun day on the water ⚓️

Address

Yarrawonga Foreshore Reserve Hunt Street
Yarrawonga, VIC
3730

Telephone

+61477666099

Website

http://www.cumberoona.com.au/

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🎶Harmony Road🎶 what legends keeping the kids happy 🎉🫶

I don’t generally pump Capt Robbie Knowles tyres 😍 but sometimes it’s worthy 😁 When you can navigate a 12 m wide and 24.5m long vessel through these “gap” your a bit of a legend 🫡 A family day 🫶 relocating the vessel for her out of water works. 🔸Disclosure: Some of us in the family wear clothes 😅 #familyday #cumberoona #legendskipper #captainrobbieknowles #majorsshortcut #lifeonthewater #snacksarelife

Last night’s vibe was on point 🎉🍹🥂🎤 Thanks to the main man Paul Vitullo we LOVE having you on board and so do the guests ⚓️ Last sunset dinner cruise for our summer series #visitthemurray #yarrawongamulwala #cruiseboats #MurrayMoments #partyseason #functionboat #saturdaynight #lakemulwalasunset this coming Saturday 20th January bookings online 📲

As the last day of 2023 is upon us we wish you all a happy, healthy and wonderful start to 2024 🥂🎉🎊 ❤️ The Cumberoona Team

Flashback to Saturday night when we celebrated Capt. Richard’s 50th Birthday… what a night 🍻🍰🎉 #paddlesteamer #specialfunction #crewlife #functionboat #partyonboard🛥⚓️🎉 #partyseason #murraymoments #clebrationsonthewater #partywithus

All hands on deck to convert the old girl to her original steam driven engines for a special 50th birthday celebration today 🔥🥳💨 #paddlesteamer #steamengine #crewlife #specialfunction #steam #lakemulwala #steampowered #reciporcalsteamengines

Thanks to Damien and his guests for boating with us this afternoon 🛶 the weather gods were on your side ✌🏻 and what an arvo it was ⚓️ #functionboat #privatehirevenue #christmaspartyvenue #availablenow

Last Saturday we fired the old girl up and wasn’t she magnificent 🥰 #paddlesteamer #functionboat #steamengine #weddingday #crewlife

Our Cumberoona gal all dressed up to wed a very special couple yesterday… ceremony and reception on board 👰‍♀️🤵‍♂️Congratulations to Glen and Colleen and here’s to many happy years ahead 🥂 #wedding #boatwedding #specialfunction #functionboat #lifeonthewater #happilyeverafter

❤️‍🔥Let there be steam‼️ The boys have been working very hard over the last couple of days 🔧 to ensure our buffalo pitt reciprocal steam engines dated 1906 are in fine form for a special wedding this weekend 👰‍♀️🤵‍♂️ Converted from diesel electric back to its original steam powered form today 🙌 and doesn’t she look stunning. #steam #steampowered #paddlesteamer #original #lakemulwala #reciporcalsteamengines

🫣 Christmas is only 10 weeks away!!! 🎄 Christmas party enquiries are starting to roll in 🥂 Contact us via email at [email protected] or by phone 0477666099 to book your preferred date to avoid disappointment 🎅 #christmas2023 #christmasparties #partyonaboat #drinkontheboss #lakemulwala lifeisbetteronaboat

Upper murray cruise boats with all her ladies out for celebrations on the water today 💜 what a day to be in paradise ☀️ Sienna Daisy - Boat Cruises Paradise Queen #murraymoments #daycruises #functionboats #partywithus #clebrationsonthewater #lovewhereyoulive #lakemulwala

How special are dads ❤️ the superhero’s of the household 🦸‍♂️

Thanks to Liz and her crew for choosing us to help celebrate her mum’s Hens Party 💃 Bundalong to Mulwala what better way to arrive at the Mulwala Waterski Club in style 👌🏽 All the very best for your forever after Mel 💍

We never get tired of that whistle!! 😍 Lake Mulwala at its best… calm, peaceful and relaxing. #visitthemurray #dailycruises #MurrayMoments #yarrawongamulwala #tourismaustralia #winteratitsbest

Flash back to 2 weeks ago when our crew were pirates 🦜 Who do you think wore it best? Comment below ⬇️ 🏴‍☠️ Disclaimer * Karl ACTUALLY coloured his real teeth in with black ink * crew commitment🤘 #pirates #workfun #boatlife #touristattraction #yarrawongamulwala

Birthdays🥳 Paul Vitullo live 🎤Delicious Dinner, Dancing 💃 and perhaps a couple of sneaky Easter drinks 🍻This was our Saturnight on board our lady Cumberoona. Only 3 more live music cruises scheduled for this season INCLUDING THIS AFTERNOON’S EASTER SUNDAY 2:30-5:30pm CRUISE 🐰 Don’t miss out on the fun… check our website for more details www.cumberoona.com.au/events #saturdaynight #familyfun #schoolholidays #easter2023 #booknow