Paddle Steamer Industry

Relive Our Steam Boat Era

During your next holiday to Renmark in the Riverland, come and enjoy a ride on the Paddle Steamer Industry - moored adjacentto the Renmark Paringa Visitor Information Centre.

Commissioned in 1911, the Industry once worked for SA Water keeping the Murray River open to traffic by removing snags and later in the construction of locks and weirs.

Following a hectic worklife the steamer was retired in 1969 and spent the next twenty years slowly decaying away as a static museum.

However, a group of volunteers formed in 1990 and the restoration of the Industry commenced in earnest. During that year, Industry featured as 'Lady Mabel' in the 'River Kings', an adaption of Max Fatchen's well known novel.

Still operated by steam, Industry finally reached survey in 1995 and was recommissioned amongst much fanfare as a historic passenger vessel.

Come and relive our pioneering past and help us to preserve part of Australia's heritage.

Open Inspections & Steaming Days

The PS Industry is open for inspection between the following hours:

Steaming days are held on the first Sunday in each month. The times and dates are subject to alteration due to weather, river conditions or unforseen circumstances. Bookings may be made at the Renmark Paringa Visitor Information Centre on 1300 661 704 during normal office hours.

Normal cruise times are 11:00am and 1:30pm.

These fares apply to 90 minute cruises and include morning/afternoon tea: