Welcome to Paddle Steamer Curlip

Paddle Steamer Curlip II is a replica of an historic paddle steamer of the Snowy River, in Far East Gippsland, Victoria.

A community project, her construction has utilized the traditional skills of wooden boat builders, and thousands of hours of volunteer labour. From December 2008 she will operate as a cruise vessel on the Snowy River Estuary exploring the natural and cultural heritage of this hidden gem of south east Australia.

Come and celebrate her commissioning at The Curlip on the Snowy Festival, November 28- 30 2008, with wooden boats, musicians, art and markets in the stunning setting of the Snowy River as it meets the sea.

The very first cruise of PS Curlip will depart on November 30, 2008. Find out more about this once in lifetime time experience, and other opportunities to cruise the Snowy on the Curlip.

The original PS Curlip was built in 1890 by Samuel Richardson and his sons. Her story is one of the early European pioneers of Far East Gippsland.

Construction has been taking place at the Old Butter Factory in Orbost since 2006, where she can still be viewed under construction until October 2008. More about the story of her construction

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