Cumberoona

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

A huge Happy 80th Birthday to Brian 🥳🥳🥳Who celebrated on board Sunday night with family and friends 🎉🎂8️⃣0️⃣🎂🎉 ❤️...
05/03/2025

A huge Happy 80th Birthday to Brian 🥳🥳🥳
Who celebrated on board Sunday night with family and friends 🎉🎂8️⃣0️⃣🎂🎉 ❤️

Thanks to Sporties Barooga social club for a fun night on board Monday night 🤩🍾🌅
05/03/2025

Thanks to Sporties Barooga social club for a fun night on board Monday night 🤩🍾🌅

01/03/2025

🎤🎶 Live Music Dinner Cruise🕺💃 Sunday 9th March 6-9pm this Labour day long weekend

🍽️🚢 Cruising all Labour day long weekend *** exception to Saturday we are closed for a wedding 👰🤵💍

☸️ Capt Robbie Knowles great on the wheel not so great with times 😅

Thanks to our amazing crew 💪 who ran the ship whilst we holidayed on the west coast!! I’m so happy to be back in the off...
27/02/2025

Thanks to our amazing crew 💪 who ran the ship whilst we holidayed on the west coast!! I’m so happy to be back in the office over beaching, fishing and exploring 😂🛬☀️🌊🏖️

14/02/2025

Shout out to Cumberoona for their sponsorship for the 2025 World Water Ski Championships.

Thank you for your support with the event.

27/01/2025

Happy Australia Day 🇦🇺 from the Cumberoona crew

Daine Runnalls

25/01/2025

Get amongst this awesome event “family fun day” hosted by mulwalawaterski Mulwala Waterski Club a huge array of all rides and attractions FREE inside, a small fee at the gate. Catch the 2 ski shows tonight 5:30 and 8:30pm

24/01/2025
All aboard 📢 Thursday cruising Take a ride on the P.S Cumberoona 🚢 and learn allabout the history of our twin towns, Lak...
16/01/2025

All aboard 📢 Thursday cruising

Take a ride on the P.S Cumberoona 🚢 and learn all
about the history of our twin towns, Lake Mulwala formation and local wildlife 🦆🐟.

🔜 2pm sightseeing cruise TODAY

Cruising tomorrow and all weekend 😎

🎟️ bookings available via our website

The BIG Australia Day 🇦🇺 celebration couldn't get more Aussie or exciting.... Board an authentic Australian Paddlewheele...
11/01/2025

The BIG Australia Day 🇦🇺 celebration couldn't get more Aussie or exciting....

Board an authentic Australian Paddlewheeler 🚢at Yarrawonga Foreshore, cruise 3 hours upstream on the Aussie mighty Murray River to Bundalong, enjoying an Aussie BBQ 🍴for lunch, listening to live tunes by local sensations🎙️ Jade Camden & Daine Runnalls🎸, meet the famous team of Aussie beer "Travla" 🍺including Travis Fimmel onboard for the 3 hour charter, arrive at Bundalong, transported via bus 🚌 to the Aussie Day Rodeo🏇 at Bundalong arena.

No better place to be ... bring your mates and family to celebrate this iconic day with us.

🍻 Drinks available at bar prices at our fully licensed bar

🎟️ Tickets inclusive of cruise, meal, bus transfer and rodeo entry $100 adults, $55 children, $20 under 4yo

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

📢 Limited availability get in quick for this super deal

Some happy 📸 from Saturday night 💃 with the VIBRANT Jade Camden sounding amazing on the top deck, of course that amazing...
06/01/2025

Some happy 📸 from Saturday night 💃 with the VIBRANT Jade Camden sounding amazing on the top deck, of course that amazing Lake Mulwala sunset.
We have another live music 🎹🎤 and dinner cruise this coming Saturday 11th Janurary if you missed out 🌅 details below ⬇️

02/01/2025

Come down for a cruise this week 🚢 say g’day to Capt. Robbie 🫡 who will tell you all about the history of our twin towns and fun facts about Lake Mulwala formation 💦

🎶🎤 Live Music Dinner Cruise 🕺💃 this Saturday night bookings and more details are available on our website.

30/12/2024

🌟Happy New Year’s eve 🌟

We have 3 cruises on the magnificent Lake Mulwala to kick you off this New Year’s eve 🎉 kids half price, under 4 free. Celebrate with the family early 🕺
🍻Fully licensed bar on board with all your favourites

🍽️ Lunch cruise 12-1:30pm
🥂 Sight see cruise 2-3pm
🍺 Sight see cruise 3:15-4:15pm

🎟️ All bookings online through our website or by calling 0477666099 🚢🎉

This afternoons special event cruise is now fully booked 🕺🍻🛟🚢🎤 Boarding commences at 3pm see you soon
27/12/2024

This afternoons special event cruise is now fully booked 🕺🍻🛟🚢🎤 Boarding commences at 3pm see you soon

27/12/2024

What a day for it 🤩 Cruising all weekend and everyday next week!!

Bookings essential via our website link in bio ⬇️

Wishing all an early Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year 🎄🎉We are operating lake cruises every day except Chri...
23/12/2024

Wishing all an early Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year 🎄🎉

We are operating lake cruises every day except Christmas day 🎅

Last minute Christmas gift idea 🎅🎄
21/12/2024

Last minute Christmas gift idea 🎅🎄

🤶 Struggling with 🎁 ideas for those hard to buy people?
Problem solved 🙌 gift them an experience on board with us 🚢
Head to our website and select gift voucher 💌 and cross that one of your list ✅

Last night we had the privlage to host these wonderful women 💁‍♀️ who work so hard for the health and well-being of our ...
20/12/2024

Last night we had the privlage to host these wonderful women 💁‍♀️ who work so hard for the health and well-being of our community at Yarrawonga Health 💪.
The allied health and district nursing team let their hair down after a few hard years working through a health pandemic proud to be apart of this community 🏥

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Yarrawonga Foreshore Reserve Hunt Street
Yarrawonga, VIC
3730

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+61477666099

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🎤🎶 Live Music Dinner Cruise🕺💃 Sunday 9th March 6-9pm this Labour day long weekend 🍽️🚢 Cruising all Labour day long weekend *** exception to Saturday we are closed for a wedding 👰🤵💍 ☸️ Capt Robbie Knowles great on the wheel not so great with times 😅 #localmusic #lakemulwalacumberoona #suncountryonthemurray #visitvictoria #supportlocal #visitsuncountry #visitthemurray #yarrawongamulwala #lakemulwala #labourdaylongweekend #dinnercruise

Last one promise 🤗 Jade Camden Daine Runnalls travla beer

This reel sure does build 🕺🏻some gratitude to some amazing talent…. Skippering, musicianing, dancing (shout out to red shirt cowboy) and of course my Khe Sanh singing. Happy Australia Day legends ✌🏻🇦🇺 Jade Camden Daine Runnalls travla beer #yesterdayscruise #upstream #murrayriver #happyaustraliaday #bundalong #proudtobeaustralian #AustraliaDay2025 #travlabeer #upstreamtrip #australia

Happy Australia Day 🇦🇺 from the Cumberoona crew Daine Runnalls #yesterdayscruise #happyaustraliaday #upstream #bundalong #murrayriver #proudtobeaustralian

Get amongst this awesome event “family fun day” hosted by mulwalawaterski Mulwala Waterski Club a huge array of all rides and attractions FREE inside, a small fee at the gate. Catch the 2 ski shows tonight 5:30 and 8:30pm #community #mulwalaskiclub #skishow #airtime #camels #bouncycastle #kids #kidsrides #family

Flash back to Saturday night 💃🕺when the vibe was on point 👌 Thanks to the crew, guests on board and especially the talented and always entertaining Paul Vitullo for having an awesome night together. The night live music cruise is this Australia Day Sunday 26th January book your tickets now 🇦🇺 #saturdaynight #livemusiccruise #AustraliaDay2025 #upcomingevents #bundalong #murrayriver #lakemulwala #visitvictoria #visitnsw #funonboard

The BIG AUSTRALIA DAY celebration 🇦🇺 Get amongst the fun 🎤🎟️🚢🐎🤠🍻Bundalong Tavern and Villas Daine Runnalls travla beer #australia #AustraliaDay2025 #travlabeer #bundalongrodeo #jadecamden #dainerunnalls #uprivertrip #livemusic #rodeotime

Come down for a cruise this week 🚢 say g’day to Capt. Robbie 🫡 who will tell you all about the history of our twin towns and fun facts about Lake Mulwala formation 💦 🎶🎤 Live Music Dinner Cruise 🕺💃 this Saturday night bookings and more details are available on our website.

🌟Happy New Year’s eve 🌟 We have 3 cruises on the magnificent Lake Mulwala to kick you off this New Year’s eve 🎉 kids half price, under 4 free. Celebrate with the family early 🕺 🍻Fully licensed bar on board with all your favourites 🍽️ Lunch cruise 12-1:30pm 🥂 Sight see cruise 2-3pm 🍺 Sight see cruise 3:15-4:15pm 🎟️ All bookings online through our website or by calling 0477666099 🚢🎉 #newyearseve #celebrate #floating #lakemulwala #supportlocal #visitvictoria #visitthemurray #suncountryonthemurray #visitsuncountry #visitnsw #lakemulwalacumberoona #boatlife #yarrawongamulwala #travla

What a day for it 🤩 Cruising all weekend and everyday next week!! Bookings essential via our website link in bio ⬇️ #boatlife #lakemulwala #yarrawongamulwala #visitthemurray #visitsuncountry #yarrawonga #suncountryonthemurray #lakemulwalacumberoona #visitnsw #visitvictoria #supportlocal #travla

Can you guess where we are? ⚓️🍇🤔 #upstream #adventures #wedding #weddingprep #boatlife #family

Perfect glass water in paradise ☀️ Who would’ve thought that only two nights ago trees were uprooted in this exact same spot 🤯 Back cruising today ⛴️ in amazing spring conditions 🎟️ bookings online 🤳 Thinking of our farmers and all those affected by this weeks wild weather ⚡️⛈️ #backcruising #spring #springstorms #suncountryonthemurray #yarrawonga #visityarrawonga #yarrawongamulwala #visitthemurray #visitsuncountry #lakemulwala

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