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31 comments

1. 31 Ed & Dick
   Jul 29th, 2008 at 6:09 pm

   Great way to get our hands dirty. A fantastic community project.

2. 30 Kate
   Jul 23rd, 2008 at 7:00 pm

   fantasic!!!!!! i can’t wait!!!!! everyone from Orbost pitch in and vote for the curlip!!!! it’s a huge part of Orbost!!!

3. 29 Maddie
   Jul 17th, 2008 at 11:02 am

   !!Go The Curlip!!

   I hope that we can go on the curlip and it should win because it is a part of

   Orbost’s and Marlo’s history.

   !!GO THE CURLIP!!

4. 28 Alexander
   Jul 17th, 2008 at 11:01 am

   I hope the class 5/6b gets a ride on the curlip. i think it will be great for the tourists that go to Marlo and Orbost will be able to go for a ride on the curlip

5. 27 Cam
   Jul 17th, 2008 at 11:00 am

   Hey how you doin
   from Orbost home town of the Curlip

6. 26 Megan
   Jul 17th, 2008 at 10:58 am

   Hope We Get To Have A Ride On The Curlip.

7. 25 Brian
   Jul 16th, 2008 at 9:35 pm

   great to see some of the past history of a country town coming back to life with
   such enthusiasm by all the people involved well done Orbost

8. 24 sandra porteous
   Jul 9th, 2008 at 11:56 am

   Seeing a Paddle steamer being built is one of the most interesting things I have seen. The energy of the volunteers on this project is an inspiration to all and a tribute to past generations.

9. 23 John Worcester
   Jul 8th, 2008 at 8:52 pm

   This is a most exciting project, combining a piece of maritime history with two rivers of enormous tourist potential (Snowy and Brodribb) in the most magnificent landscape to be found in Victoria.

10. 22 Clive
    Jul 3rd, 2008 at 5:19 pm

    A great project, very well restored and in a great part of Victoria

11. 21 Kathleen Woods
    Jul 3rd, 2008 at 10:56 am

    A truly amazing package of community spirit, enterprise, skills and knowledge culminating in the rebuilt P.S. Curlip. A wonderful romance with the famous Snowy River is about to begin!

12. 20 Glenn Herbert
    Jul 1st, 2008 at 6:46 pm

    This project to build the PS Curlip has been one of the most exciting things to
    happen in our district for years.
    The whole community are involved in the construction and are proud of a
    remake of an original Icon that plyed the Snowy River over 100 years ago.
    This project will become the central attraction for an area that is already
    a destination for it’s natural beauty.

13. 19 Renae
    Jun 30th, 2008 at 5:22 pm

    Great experience in a beautiful part of Victoria, Australia, the whole world

14. 18 Lavina L'Hotellier
    Jun 30th, 2008 at 5:20 pm

    Teamwork and community spirit together with a dream have enabled the lifesytle, romance and hard work of the past be part of today. It will enable tourism in our own backyard, with relaxing river boat experience on our own Snowy River.

15. 17 margaret
    Jun 30th, 2008 at 4:30 pm

    everyone has done a great job it would be a shame to loose anymore water in the snowy and not get to see the curlip steam down it.

16. 16 Jane
    Jun 30th, 2008 at 2:43 pm

    The idea of the whole community becoming involved & then seeing it come to life is very appealing. Its amazing to witness community spirit at work

17. 15 tracey
    Jun 30th, 2008 at 1:15 pm

    fantastic job done by all involved

18. 14 Tom Mc Shane
    Jun 30th, 2008 at 12:50 pm

    I love history, boats, craftmanship and community passion. The PS Curlip has the lot. Just wait till it hits the water.

19. 13 Ron Walker
    Jun 29th, 2008 at 9:45 pm

    I am fascinated by history and in particular that of my own country and community. I think it’s great that history can be recreated. This is a wonderful community project. Congratulations to the many dedicated people who have devoted so much time to it. It will provide much pleasure for tourists and help to promote East Gippsland as a premier holiday destination. I cannot wait for the day when I will be able to travel the Snowy estuary and the Brodribb River.

20. 12 howard
    Jun 28th, 2008 at 12:36 pm

    A great team project and it will be a wonderful addition to the many attractions of the area

21. 11 marion seal
    Jun 27th, 2008 at 9:09 pm

    The Curlip has drawn many people together in the Orbost township, from school children to retirees, to work together on a project which both kindles appreciation for the fortitude of the pioneers and also hope for the communities future. It has also generated the coming together of ancient trade skills, hospitality and creative arts. The wooden boat is being assenbled with boat making art able to be observed by intreuged visitors whilst being passed on to the younger genertaion; community events are well patronised and supported by citizens proud to be associated with project and artists captured by the nostaligic vision of the Curlip plying the beautiful Snowy have painted scenes from the past for souveneirs. Moreover the Curlip has caught the attention of many accross Australia who treck to Gipplsland to savour this inspiring and historic project.

22. 10 Cienwen Hickey
    Jun 26th, 2008 at 8:25 pm

    The building of this Paddle Steamer is a huge undertaking and I was extreamly impressed by the dedication shown by the people of Orbost area, many of whom give their time freely to the project.
    The information provided is first class giving a lot of the historical background about the original P.S. Curlip and her tragic demise, through to the conception of an idea to re-build a replica and how this has been achieved from the cutting of the first timber through the various stages of her re-birth.
    I am told that when the project is completed sometime this year, the Curlip will take passengers for trips along part of the great Snowy River and other rivers around the Marlo area. I will certainly be buying a ticket for this trip!
    The countryside and beaches around Marlo and Orbost are quite beautiful and very soothing for the soul.

23. 9 Janette
    Jun 24th, 2008 at 11:42 am

    This project is a real credit to all involved as it is a great asset to the Orbost community attracting people to the local area and is largely being built by volunteer labour. It is well organised and advertised by friendly interested and interesting volunteers who do a great job seeling their product.

24. 8 Lara Caune
    Jun 21st, 2008 at 5:49 pm

    I think that the paddle steamer Curlip is a great asset in the community of Orbost and Marlo. It is a beautiful boat and I can’t wait to have a ride on it.

25. 7 George
    Jun 20th, 2008 at 4:39 pm

    Good work, Jan

26. 6 Leonie
    Jun 13th, 2008 at 11:42 pm

    The Curlip is the result of a huge amount of hardwork and enthusiasm by volunteers from the Orbost region. You will be able to take a trip on this historic replica paddle steamer from November on and see the beautiful Snowy River and Estuary.

27. 5 Audrey van den Berg
    Jun 12th, 2008 at 10:31 am

    A marvellous piece of work involvong the whole community, from school students to Seniors. Such dedication and planning.

28. 4 Col
    Jun 11th, 2008 at 7:30 pm

    What a wonderful community effort

29. 3 jason Naylor
    Jun 6th, 2008 at 2:09 pm

    i have seen the plans and the boat and cant wait to go for a three hour cruise down the snowy river

30. 2 Laraine Jennings
    Jun 2nd, 2008 at 4:14 pm

    Tremendous - History reborn. What an achievement for a community.

31. 1 Jane
    Jun 2nd, 2008 at 3:49 pm

    One of the best community projects I have seen. Wonderful friendly and helpful crew. Can’t wait to go steaming down the Snowy.