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Our Fleet

 

Mt Gravatt Coach & Travel has a fleet of 50 vehicles. We offer clean, air-conditioned, seatbelted Coaches with comfortable seats and non belted wheelchair friendly buses  - and of course a friendly, professional, courteous driver!

 

On-board entertainment is available on our coaches, and vehicles are fitted with communication equipment to ensure a seamless trip.

As well as providing extra-large storage space under the coach (which means you’ll have lots of leg-room inside the coach), we can provide your group with special trailers to accommodate awkwardly-shaped musical instruments, as well as luggage.

We have sports buses available—great for shuttle services between local pools, attractions, sporting venues and schools. For comfort and safety, some coaches offer reclining seats.

In accordance with Department of Education’s safety recommendations, we are able to provide buses with seatbelts for student travel on 80–100 kph roads.

Each vehicle is subjected to our rigorous maintenance schedule and must pass 6-monthly mechanical and safety inspections.

For your complete peace of mind, we’ve dotted all the ‘i’s and crossed all the ‘t’s. As a member of QBIC (Queensland Bus Industry Council), Mount Gravatt Coach & Travel is licensed to travel Australia-wide. We have full operator accreditation from the Department of Transport and we hold public liability insurance.

 

VARIETY OF VEHICLES FOR ALL YOUR TRANSPORTATION NEEDS

We have a wide selection of speciality vehicles including:

  • Seat-belted coaches

  • “3-for-2” bus — specially set up for large numbers of children up to grade 6.

  • Large 75 Passenger Seat Belted Coach.

  • 24 Passenger Seat Belted Midi Coach.

  • 13 Passenger Seat Belted Bus - Can have a trailer attached.

  • Wheelchair Friendly Low Floor Buses.

  • Swimming shuttle buses.

  • Buses with trailers (with room for camping gear and/or musical instruments).

 

OUR FLEET FAMILY

 

We believe our fleet of buses and coaches are part of our family and each bus and coach has its own character and personality!

That’s why we have christened each bus and coach with its own name.

 

MATT

COACH DESIGN l M.A.N COACH WITH 53 SEATS

Christened Matt after the inspirational Matthew Ames, recipient of the Pride of Australia Courage Award. Matthew Ames was 39 years old when, what started as a sore throat resulted in the loss of all four of his limbs. He had contracted streptococcal resulting in toxic shock and was never expected to survive. A year later Matthew had beaten the odds, spurred on by the fact that he is the father of four young children aged between two and nine and husband of a very dedicated wife determined to grow old with him.

 

KIRBY

COACH DESIGN l SCANIA COACH WITH 65 SEATS

Dr. Barry Kirby decided on a radical career change while working as a carpenter and project manager building houses in the remote region of Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea, in 1990. Barry helped drive a gravely ill woman to hospital after finding her by the side of the road. Sadly she later died. However the impact of seeing the devastation and grief caused by the failing health system in Papua New Guinea prompted Barry to take action. Barry completed a premedical honours degree in Biomedical Science at Griffith University, Queensland in 1995. He moved on to graduate with his MBBS from the University of Papua New Guinea in 2002 at age 52 and obtained his Australian Medical registration after passing the AMC examinations in 2007, while working as an ED doctor at Redlands Hospital, Brisbane. In 2008 Barry returned to PNG and in 2010 he went back to the University of Papua New Guinea, where he undertook a Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Barry now lives in Alotau, Milne Bay Province, and is working with the Australian maternal health charity, "Send Hope Not Flowers", to address maternal mortality in Papua New Guinea.

 

COEN

COACH DESIGN l SCANIA COACH WITH 75 SEATS

Named after Coen Ashton, a brave 15 year old with a big heart who underwent a Double Lung Transplant. Coen’s efforts in his work to raise awareness about Organ Donation hasn’t gone unnoticed – after being nominated in the 2011 Pride of Australia, he not only won Child of Courage Queensland, but also took out the National Child of Courage and the People’s Choice award, the first person to win all three. This just goes to show how Coen and his message has touched all our hearts. 

Sadly, Coen became ill again. He died at the Alfred Hospital on October 18 2017 after his kidney function rapidly deteriorated in the last few months due the effects of Type 1 diabetes and the medication he had needed to take after having the lung transplant.

 

NEWBY

CUSTOM COACHES l VOLVO B12 LOW FLOOR BUS WITH 45 SEATS

The vehicle was a demonstrator at the 2007 Bus and Coach Show, and it came to be on loan to the company from Volvo. It was later purchased, and being the “newby” of the fleet, its name just stuck!

 

DIANA

BUSTECH l VOLVO B12  LOW FLOOR BUS WITH 51 SEATS

This vehicle is the first of four who make up the collection, known as the Classy Ladies.

Lady Diana, a princess taken in her prime, who came into the royal family and the public spotlight as a shy young woman and grew into one of the most popular and copied women in the world. She brought an unexpected breath of fresh air into the Windsor household and helped to change public perception of monarchy. She reached out and touched so many people’s hearts, whilst hers was often breaking. For all her faults, however, she always did what she thought best and her children came first above all. Diana’s memory will continue to live on, as she truly became a legend in her own time and stamped an indelible mark on history.

 

MARY

BUSTECH l VOLVO B12  LOW FLOOR BUS WITH 51 SEATS

This vehicle is second of four who make up the collection, known as the Classy Ladies. Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark, Countess of Monpezat, (née Mary Elizabeth Donaldson, born 5 February 1972 in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia) is the wife of Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark. Frederik is the heir apparent to the throne of Denmark, which means that at the time Frederik inherits the throne, Mary will automatically become Queen consort of Denmark. The couple met at the Slip Inn, a pub in Sydney, when the prince was visiting Australia during the 2000 Summer Olympics. Their official engagement in 2003 and their marriage the following year were the subject of extensive attention from Australian and European news media, which portrayed the marriage as a modern "fairytale" romance between a prince and a commoner.

 

LYNNO

BUSTECH l VOLVO B12  LOW FLOOR BUS WITH 51 SEATS

This vehicle is third of four who make up the collection, known as the Classy Ladies. Lynno was named after Lyn, a Suncorp Bank representative of 20 years, who believed in our Managing Directors dreams and watched the company grow over the years. Lyn always joked about “when are you going to name a bus after me?” So we did!

 

OPRAH

BUSTECH l VOLVO B12  LOW FLOOR BUS WITH 51 SEATS

This vehicle completes our collection, known as the Classy Ladies. Oprah Winfrey - is a producer, publisher, book critic, actress, and international celebrity. She is, perhaps, a living media brand - one that seems to turn to gold whatever it is she deems worthy to touch. It's hard to imagine that her career could grow much larger than it is. On top of it all, Oprah remains a down-to-earth and easy to talk to woman. And, truly, that's what has made her a success. Her dedicated Charity work especially to African orphanages and schools was why her name was chosen to represent a Classy Lady.

 

GILLY

BUSTECH l VOLVO B7 LOW FLOOR BUS WITH 49 SEATS

This is the first bus of five in the collection of Inspirational Men. Named after Adam Craig Gilchrist, nicknamed "Gilly" who is a former Australian cricketer. He is an attacking left-handed batsman and record-breaking wicket-keeper, who redefined the role for the Australian national team through his aggressive batting. He is widely regarded as the greatest wicket-keeper–batsman in the history of the game. He is the only player to have hit 100 sixes in Test cricket. His 17 Test and 16 ODI centuries are the most by a wicket-keeper. He holds the unique record of scoring at least 50 runs in successive World Cup finals (in 1999, 2003 and 2007) and is one of only three players to have won three titles. During his career, he played for Australia in 96 Test matches and over 270 One-day internationals.

 

WALLY

BUSTECH l VOLVO B7 LOW FLOOR BUS WITH 49 SEATS

This is the second bus of five in the collection of Inspirational Men. Named after Walter James "Wally" Lewis who is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer and coach. Currently a television commentator of the sport, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest rugby league players of all time. His time as a player and coach was followed by a career as a newsreader for the Nine Network. Nicknamed The King and also The Emperor of Lang Park, Lewis represented Queensland in thirty-one State of Origin games from 1980 to 1991, and was captain for thirty of them. He also represented Australia in thirty-three international matches from 1981 to 1991 and was national team captain from 1984 to 1989. Lewis is perhaps best known for his State of Origin performances, spearheading Queensland's dominance in that competition throughout the 1980s. He captained at State of Origin level 30 times, winning a record 8 man of the match awards. In 2000, he was awarded the Australian Sports Medal for his contribution to Australia's international standing in the sport of rugby league.

 

LOCKY

COACH CONCEPTS l B9 COACH WITH 65 SEATS

This is the third bus of five in the collection of Inspirational Men. Named after Darren Lockyer, who is an Australian rugby league television commentator and former professional player. After seventeen NRL seasons, Lockyer retired in 2011 as captain of the Australian national team, Queensland State of Origin team and his club, the Brisbane Broncos, Additionally, he was never suspended or charged by the NRL judiciary system during his entire career. Such achievements have seen Lockyer widely hailed as one of the greatest players of all time, and he has also written a column for Queensland newspaper, The Courier Mail.

 

MILTON

CUSTOM COACHES l VOLVO B7 LOW FLOOR BUS WITH 49 SEATS

This is the fourth bus of five in the collection of Inspirational Men. Mike Milton, an Australian Winter Paralympian skier and cyclist. He lost a leg to bone cancer when he was nine years old. He grew up in a skiing family, and after losing his leg was determined to be able to ski again. In January 1996, he won a gold, silver and bronze medal at the World Skiing Championships held in Australia. Milton is the fastest Australian skier. His top downhill speed is 213 kilometres per hour. In April 2005, he was the first person with a disability to break the 200 kilometres per hour mark with a speed of 210.4 km/h. He then aimed to beat the Australian open record of 212.26 km/h, set in 1997 by able-bodied athlete Nick Kirshner. On 12 July 2007, it was announced on Sports Tonight that Michael has been diagnosed with oesophagal cancer. He had a six centimetre tumour removed from his throat and is now in remission. Less than a year later, he was selected for the Beijing Paralympics, his first Summer Paralympics, as a cyclist. We salute you Mike!

 

NICK

CUSTOM COACHES l VOLVO B7 LOW FLOOR BUS WITH 49 SEATS

This vehicle completes the collection of Inspirational Men. Nick Vujicic was born with Tetra-Amelia syndrome, a rare disorder characterized by the absence of all four limbs. Nick graduated from Griffith University at the age of 21 with a double major in Accounting and Financial Planning. Subsequently he became a motivational speaker, travelling internationally and focusing on teen issues. Having addressed over three million people in over 24 countries on five continents, he speaks to corporate audiences, congregations and schools. Nick has written various motivational books including, Life without Limits, Life's Greater Purpose, and No Arms, No Legs, No Worries used widely within schools. What a great motivator for us!

 

JORDAN

BUSTECH l CUMMINS LOW FLOOR BUS WITH 49 SEATS

Jordan Rice - was a 13-year-old boy who passed away during the Toowoomba floods. Jordan asked a rescuer to save his little brother, Blake, before himself. Jordan Rice and his mother, Donna, were swept away by floodwaters and drowned before rescuers could return for them. Our thoughts are with his family and friends and salute his bravery – a true Aussie!

 

JACKO

VOLGREN l VOLVO B7 COACH WITH 65 SEATS

In honour of Geoff Jackman, a long serving Mt Gravatt driver and great friend to many who passed away due to cancer.

 

SALTY

NCBC l M.A.N COACH WITH 57 SEATS

Dedicated to Lyle Martin (nicknamed Salty), long serving Mt Gravatt driver

 

MARS

COACH CONCEPTS l VOLVO B7 COACH WITH 65 SEATS

Dedicated to Marie Sharp, a long serving Mt Gravatt driver

 

MULGA

COACH CONCEPTS l VOLVO B7 COACH WITH 65 SEATS

Dedicated to our long service driver, Jon Nantes, affectionately known as “Mulga” to his colleagues

 

BEN

CUSTOM COACHES l  M.A.N LOW FLOOR BUS WITH 49 SEATS

Named after Corporal Benjamin "Ben" Roberts-Smith, who is an Australian soldier and a recipient of the Victoria Cross for Australia - the highest award in the Australian honours system. His Victoria Cross, together with his Medal for Gallantry awarded during a tour of Afghanistan in 2006, make Ben the most highly decorated currently serving member of the Australian Defence Force and any other Commonwealth arm. We salute you! Thank you!

 

DAN

CUSTOM COACHES l  M.A.N LOW FLOOR BUS WITH 49 SEATS

Daniel Alan Keighran VC is an Australian soldier and a recipient of the Victoria Cross for Australia, the highest award in the Australian honours system. Daniel was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions while serving with the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment in a fire fight with insurgents during the Battle of Derapet on 24 August 2010, an action of Operation Slipper. During the battle, Daniel (with complete disregard for his own safety) repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire to draw fire away from a team treating a battle casualty (Daniel's friend Lance Corporal Jared MacKinney). Daniel's actions were key in allowing the Coalition forces to withdraw without further casualties.

 

LINCOLN

IVECO COACH WITH 57 SEATS

On the 15th July 2015, a man suffering a medical condition drove his car into the Brisbane River. A quick thinking Good Samaritan, Lincoln Sherlock, dove into the water and dragged Shayne Wood from the sinking vehicle saving his life. Lincoln, thinking nothing of his heroic act simply went home for a shower in order to get to work on time. Lincoln's selflessness and heroic deed epitomise our Australian culture and are a credit to him and his family. It's for these reasons Mt Gravatt Coach & Travel decided to name one of the newest additions to our fleet after Lincoln. 

 

GARY

IVECO DELTA C2  COACH WITH 57 SEATS

Gary Hamrey was shot in the face at point-blank range while responding to an armed robbery at the Gold Coast tavern on Police Remembrance Day, facing months of recovery. Despite the bullet passing through his cheek, he managed to return fire at the bandits, who were later charged. True to his fighting spirit, the Gold Coast police dog squad officer was more concerned about his crime-fighting partner, Biff. "Is my dog all right?" were his first words from his hospital bed, before telling police Assistant Commissioner Graham Rynders:"Boss, I'll be back at work as soon as I can." And he was, returning barely two months later after a number of surgeries. 

 

BIFF

IVECO DELTA C2  COACH WITH 57 SEATS

Biff is the other half of crime fighting duo, "Gary & Biff". It was a given that when we received two new coaches at the same time we would honour both Gary Hamrey and his canine partner Biff

 

BLUEY

SCANIA K SERIES A30 COACH WITH 57/61 SEATS

Having been the first bus company to supply Redeemer Lutheran College with transportation services back in the 1980's, a formal agreement for Mt Gravatt Coach & Travel to become the sole transport provider to Redeemer Lutheran College was signed in 2018. This agreement included the purchase of a brand new Scania A30 which has been fully wrapped in Redeemer Lutheran College livery and aptly named "Bluey".

 

DES

M.A.N LOW FLOOR BUS WITH 49 SEATS

Named after Des Florence, Mt Gravatt's Underwood Depot, on-site caretaker for a number of years before moving to Melbourne to be closer to his family.

 

CHARLIE

M.A.N LOW FLOOR BUS WITH 49 SEATS

Des' ferocious silky terrier guard dog.

 

GUS

M.A.N LOW FLOOR BUS WITH 49 SEATS

The Bus!

 

MUZZ

SCANIA LOW FLOOR BUS WITH 45 SEATS

Stewart Murray tragically took his own life in mid 2017 at the age of 15.

 

LIAM

SCANIA LOW FLOOR BUS WITH 45 SEATS

Liam, a close friend of Stewart Murray, contacted us and asked if we could recognise the tragedy that is teenage suicide by naming a bus after his mate "Muzz".

 

MACCA

SCANIA LOW FLOOR BUS WITH 45 SEATS

Graeme McCulloch was first employed with Mt Gravatt way back in October 1990 and continues to be recognised for his exceptional professionalism. Graeme has not even had a parking fine, let alone a speeding fine in the entire time he drove for Mt Gravatt.

 

ROD

SCANIA LOW FLOOR BUS WITH 45 SEATS

Great guy Rod Sibley worked with Mt Gravatt for well over 10 years and passed away too early, at the age of 63.

 

SIR TERRY

SCANIA / IRIZAR COACH WITH 61/91 SEATS

Unfortunately, Terry Hogan lost his battle with cancer in May 2018 after spending many years entertaining the kids on the #15 school run.

 

TURIA

SCANIA COACH WITH 53/83 SEATS

Turia Pitt is living proof that, with the right mindset, anything is possible. Caught in a grass fire while competing in a 100km ultramarathon in 2011, Turia suffered full thickness burns to 65% of her body. But surviving is the least of her achievements. One of Australia's most admired and widely recognised people, Turia has gone on to become a bestselling author, a two-time Ironman and a humanitarian - raising well over a million dollars for "not-for-profit Interplast".

 

CAM

SCANIA COACH WITH 49 SEATS

Mt Gravatt regularly transports Camerata - Queenslands Chamber Orchestra, around Queensland on their travelling concert tours.

 

BRUCE

SCANIA COACH WITH 63 SEATS

Very few people in Australia are not familiar with the Daniel Morcombe story. We named this coach in recognition of his fathers ongoing work in creating a safe world for children.

 

DENISE

SCANIA COACH WITH 53/83 SEATS

As with Bruce, This coach was named in recognition of Daniel's Mother, for such a brave Australian woman and her ongoing work in creating a safe world for children.

 

ASH

SCANIA LOW FLOOR BUS WITH 45 SEATS

At a time when so many professional sports people are seen to misbehave, Ash Barty, the world's number one tennis player couldn't be more grounded and humble, a true Aussie!

 

HANNAH

SCANIA LOW FLOOR BUS WITH 45 SEATS

Hannah Clarke was an Ausytralian woman who was fatally burned in a petrol fir in her car, along with her three children, in a quadruple murder suicide by her estrtanged husband.  In March 2020 Hannah's family established the foundation "Small Steps 4 Hannah".  The charity states its establishment is to "put a halt to the incidinces and severity of domestic and family violence in Australia".

 

VICTOR

YUTONG COACH WITH 39 SEATS

Named after Victor Chang, a Chinese born Australian cardiac surgeon and a pioneer of the modern heart transplant. Dr. Chang's team had a high success rate in performing heart transplants and he pioneered the development of an artificial heart valve. In 1986 he was appointed a "Companion of the Order of Australia" for his service to the international relations between Australia and China and to medical science. In 1991 Dr. Chang died after being shot in a failed extortion attempt against him. His legacy includes setting up his own foundation, "The Victor Chang Foundation". Additionally, after his death, "The Victor Chang Research Institute" was created, and "The Victor Change Lowy Packer" building at St. Vincents Hospital was established. In 1999 he was voted "Australian of the Century" at the people's choice awards.

 

WARNIE (Shane Warne)

SCANIA / IRIZAR COACH WITH 57 SEATS

An Australian international Hall of Fame cricketer whose career ran from 1991 to 2007. Warnie played as a right-arm leg spin bowler and a right-handed batsman for Victoria, Hampshire and Australia. He is widely acknowledged to have been one of the sport's greatest-ever bowlers; he made 145 Test appearances, taking 708 wickets. He was a real Aussie character passing away from a heart attack in March 2022. We miss you Warnie!

 

COLIN (Dr Colin Dillon AM APM)

SCANIA COACH WITH 57 SEATS

When Dr Dillon entered the Queensland Police Force in 1965, he became Australia’s first Indigenous police officer. In 2013, Colin was made a Member of the Order of Australia for his services to the Indigenous community.

 

MITSY

MITSUBISHI ROSA WITH 24 SEATS

 

TINY

TOYOTA HIACE WITH 13 SEATS

 

MYRTLE

SCANIA K SERIES A30 COACH WITH 57/61 SEATS

 

AARON

SCANIA LOW FLOOR BUS WITH 45 SEATS

(Aaron Pitt) worked for bus company CDC on the Sunshine coast when in April 2022, he and his colleague and friend Lleyton were attending to a bus breakdown. Tragically both Aaron and Lleyton were struck by a car and killed. By all accounts they were great young blokes just doing their jobs and through the most horrific circumstance, remind us how precious life is and the importance of being safe at work.

 

LLEYTON

SCANIA LOW FLOOR BUS WITH 45 SEATS

Lleyton Bartlett worked for bus company CDC on the Sunshine coast when in April 2022, he and his colleague and friend Aaron were attending to a bus breakdown. Tragically both Lleyton and Aaron were struck by a car and killed. By all accounts they were great young blokes just doing their jobs and through the most horrific circumstance, remind us how precious life is and the importance of being safe at work.

 

ELIZABETH (Queen Elizabeth II)

SCANIA / IRIZAR COACH WITH 57 SEATS

Elizabeth II was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. She was queen regnant of 32 sovereign states during her lifetime, and was head of the state of 15 realsm at the time of her death. Her reign of 70 years and 214 days was the longest of any British monarch and the longest verified reign of any female monarch in history.

 

TEO (Dr Charlie Teo AM)

YUTONG COACH WITH 39 SEATS

For over 30 years Dr. Charlie Teo AM has been instrumental in the development, dissemination and acceptance of the concept of keyhole minimally invasive techniques in neurosurgery.

Mt Gravatt Bus Service Pty Ltd

Po Box 712

Rochedale South QLD 4123

Queensland

Tel: 07 3808 7800

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Our Managing Director of Mt Gravatt Coach and Travel says the company's philosophy of dependability, reliability and providing a service that the employees can be proud of is at the heart of her bus company's success.

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Mt Gravatt Coach and Travel
PO Box 712, Rochedale South, Qld 4123
(07) 3808 7800