Paddlesteamer PS Oscar W

View the PS Oscar W short film here

PS Oscar W is an authentic wood fired paddle steamer based at the historic Goolwa Wharf. One of only a few of the original Murray River paddle steamers still in operation today.

Cruises onboard the PS Oscar W are available on selected dates each month.

Cruise the lower Murray River on the historic wood fired heritage paddle steamer in the Riverport of Goolwa. One Hour Cruise (charters also available) - Enjoy a unique river experience from the decks of the PS Oscar W, watch the stokers fire the boiler and see the original steam engine at work; feel the heat of the huge boiler and the vibrations as the paddle wheels turn. Step up onto the top deck, see the wheel house and talk to the officers on the bridge.

Chat with the crew about the boat and its history or just listen to the Skipper's commentary embracing the history of the area and sites of interest on the cruise.

Step back in time at the Goolwa Riverboat Centre
From 1853 to 1914 the Riverport of Goolwa was a thriving ship building centre. Ship building for the Murray River began in Goolwa and some 60 paddle steamers and barges were built here. Goolwa was the only place on the Murray Darling system where complete vessels were built - hulls, engines, boilers, paddle wheels - the lot.

This authentic, wood fired, fully operational Paddle Steamer is moored at the Historic Goolwa Wharf Precinct in Goolwa.

For further information on visit  our Visit Alexandrina tourism website or
contact the Visitor Information Services team on 1300 466  592.