Paddle Steamer 'Melbourne' on the Murray River at Mildura, Victoria, Australia
Paddle Steamer 'Melbourne' on the Murray River at Mildura, Victoria, Australia. The 'Melbourne is one of the few remaining paddle steamers, being powered by a steam engine rather than a diesel. Note the side mounted paddles, making it a 'side wheeler'. Some Paddle Boats are 'stern wheelers' with a single large paddle at the stern. Visit ThisisAustralia.com.au for more pictures and videos from all over Australia.
Paddle Steamer Melbourne - Passing Lock 11 - Mildura
The Paddle Steamer (PS) Melbourne was launched at Koondrook on the River Murray in 1912. Built for the Victorian Government as a work boat, the Melbourne was fitted with a huge winch which was used for hauling fallen trees and snags from the river keeping the main channel open for navigation for other Paddle Steamers. The Melbourne was used for any public works along the Murray River, assisting with bridge, weir and lock construction.
Of the 250 Paddlesteamers built and used on the River Murray, the PS Melbourne is one of the only original paddle steamers left cruising daily on the river for passengers that is still driven by her original steam engine.
As Australia's most famous Paddlesteamer, the Melbourne has attracted passengers from all over the world. Cruises depart twice daily from Mildura Wharf. A unique feature of most cruises is travelling downstream through Lock 11, which was built to bypass the weir across the river. Passengers can experience the workings of a lock as the Melbourne is lowered to the downstream level and raised again on the return journey.
Weirs and locks have been an important way of regulating the Murray River's water supply for many years.
Before settlement, the Murray River ebbed and flowed and sometimes flooded or dried up completely. Its lack of reliability caused problems for early settlers, who relied on the river for transporting cargo such as wheat, wool, wine grapes and citrus to market.
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Mildura Inlander Resort - Mildura Hotels, Australia
Mildura Inlander Resort 4 Stars Hotel in Mildura ,Australia Within US Travel Directory Offering an outdoor pool and fitness centre, Mildura Inlander Resort is set in Mildura in the Victoria Region, 3.
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Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.
Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.
Each room at this resort is air conditioned and comes with a flat-screen TV with cable channels.
You will find a kettle in the room.
For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer.
There is dry cleaning services at the property.
You can play tennis at the resort.
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SLOW TV l River Murray Paddle steamer cruise - Mildura Australia
A slow cruise on the River Murray in Mildura, Victoria Australia. We travel through Lock 11 (view the whole process of the water emptying and filling from the Lock) on a relaxing cruise on this old timer!
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Paddlesteamer cruises in Mildura Vic
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Oldest Paddle Steamer Engine in Australia - PS Melbourne, Murray River at Mildura
Engineer stokes the oldest active paddle steamer engine on the PS Melbourne on the Murray River at Mildura. Video taken by Karen Foster.
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PS Melbourne at Mildura
PS Mildura arrives back at her berth at Mildura after her morning cruise.
PS Melbourne on the Murray River, Mildura - includes Loch and Wharf Docking
The oldest steam engine in Australia, aboard the Paddle Steamer Melbourne, on the Murray River at Mildura. See this beautiful vessel dock at both the interesting Loch 11 and the Mildura Wharf. Engine highlights see
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Macca and Tania take a trip up the Murray river on the Mildura Paddle Steamer
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Paddlesteamers on the Murray River : Australia
PS Emmylou and PS Pevensey are restored paddlesteamers operating out of the port of Echuca in northern Victoria. See them here going about their daily trade to the accompaniment of the local birds squawking and chirping at each other along the river banks. The river is the border between the states of Victoria and New South Wales.
Mildura P.S. Melbourne
Australia Most Famous Paddle Steamer (PS) Melbourne
One of Mildura's original steam driven paddle steamer. Originally built for the victorian Government as a work boat in 1912, the Melbourne was restore to a passenger carrying steamer in 1965.
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Mildura is a city in northwest Victoria, Australia. It sits on the banks of the vast Murray River, with its paddle steamers and houseboats. Wine bars and restaurants cluster on Langtree Avenue, and wineries dot the surrounding area.
The Chaffey Trail traces the city's irrigation history, passing the Old Mildura Station Homestead, a recreation of the 19th-century original, and the 1889 Rio Vista Historic House.
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Mildura-PS Melbourne 100th Birthday Party on the River Murray.mov
Big Paddle-steamer Party on the mighty River Murray in Mildura, Victoria, Australia.
More than 30 historic river vessels made their way to Mildura to celebrate the 100th Birthday of Sunraysia's Tourist attraction 'PS Melbourne'. This was a rare oportunity to see so many unique old-timer boats steaming up and down the river front in Mildura. Set to the music of James Last's Big-band and Mildura's Bras Band.
Historic paddleboat on Murray River at Mildura Victoria
Paddleboat PV Rothbury heading downstream passing Bruce's Bend near Mildura in Victoria Australia 17 October 2013
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It is amazing to see how the old time machine works for 100 years and still in good condition. Paddle steamer ride is fantastic experience and to understand the history better.
Video taken at Mildura, Victoria Australia
Historic paddleboat on Murray River at Mildura Victoria
Paddleboat PV Rothbury heading upstream passing Bruce's Bend near Mildura in Victoria Australia 17 october 2013
Weddings on the PB Mundoo
Snapshot of images taken on board a wedding on the Paddle Boat Mundoo.
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Flexible for any budget.
Magical experience, what ever the options you choose for your special day!
Paddlesteamers on the Murray River
The towns of Echuca, Victoria and Moama, NSW share the Murray River border.
The area has the world's largest collection of paddle steamers.