Our Fleet

 

Mt Gravatt Coach & Travel has a fleet of 77 vehicles. We offer clean, air-conditioned, seat-belted Coaches with comfortable seats aswell as non-belted buses  - and of course a friendly, professional, courteous driver!

 

On-board entertainment is available, 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 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

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

• 24 Passenger Seat Belted Midi Coach

• 39 Passenger Seat Belted Coach

• 75 Passenger Seat Belted Coach

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

• Wheelchair Friendly Low Floor Buses

• Swimming shuttle buses

 

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.

 

AARON

SCANIA LOW FLOOR BUS WITH 45 SEATS

'Aaron Pitt' was a 25-year-old mechanic who was fatally struck by a car while working on a broken-down bus on the Sunshine Coast’s Nambour Connection Road in April 2022.

 

 

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!

 

 

ALBERT

YUTONG COACH WITH 39 SEATS

Dr 'Albert Shun' Australia’s first recognised paediatric transplant surgeon, performing more than 500 liver and other organ transplants in children, giving many patients the chance to live full lives.

 

 

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.

 

 

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. 

 

 

BRYCE

KING LONG COACH WITH 39 SEATS

'Bryce Vissel' is an Australian neuroscientist and professor of neuroscience, currently Director of the Centre for Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine at St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney, known for his research into neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, and for work on brain repair, memory, and spinal cord injuries.

 

 

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 'Bruce Morcombe' ongoing work in creating a safe world for children.

 

 

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".

 

 

BANJO

IRIZAR COACH BUS WITH 68 SEATS

'Banjo Paterson' was an Australian bush poet, journalist, and author best known for iconic works like “Waltzing Matilda” and “The Man from Snowy River.” His writing celebrated the Australian outback, capturing its characters, humour, and national spirit.

 

 

BURKE

BONLUCK CITYSTYLE BUS WITH 45 SEATS

'Robert O’Hara Burke' was an Irish-born explorer who led the first European expedition to cross Australia from south to north during the famous 'Burke' and 'Wills' Expedition. Although the return journey ended in tragedy, his leadership of this crossing remains one of the most significant accomplishments in early Australian exploration.

 

 

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.

 

 

CHARLIE

M.A.N LOW FLOOR BUS WITH 49 SEATS

Des' ferocious silky terrier guard dog.

 

 

COLIN

SCANIA COACH WITH 57 SEATS

Dr Colin Dillon is a trailblazing Indigenous Australian police officer, the first Aboriginal person to join the Queensland Police Force in 1965. He later played a key role in exposing corruption during the Fitzgerald Inquiry and has been honored with national awards for his service.

 

 

CAM

SCANIA COACH WITH 49 SEATS

Mt Gravatt Regularly transports Camerata - Queensland's Chamber Orchestra, around Queensland on their travelling concert tours.

 

 

DENISE

SCANIA COACH WITH 53/83 SEATS

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

 

 

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.

 

 

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. Keighran was awarded the Victoria Cross for Australia for his actions in the Battle of Derapet on 24 August 2010, during the War in Afghanistan. Keighran 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.

 

 

ELIZABETH

SCANIA COACH WITH 57 SEATS

Queen Elizabeth II (1926–2022) was the longest-reigning monarch in British history, serving as Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms for over 70 years. Her reign was marked by dedication to public service, modernizing the monarchy, and guiding her nation through decades of social and political change.

 

 

FRED

VOLVO B8R BUS WITH 57 SEATS

'Fred Hollows' was a pioneering ophthalmologist who restored sight to thousands, especially in Indigenous Australian and developing communities. He co-founded The Fred Hollows Foundation, which continues his work in providing affordable eye care worldwide.

 

 

GARY

IVECO DELTA C2  COACH WITH 57 SEATS

Sergeant Gary Hamrey is a senior Queensland Police dog squad officer who was seriously injured when he was shot in the face while confronting armed robbers on the Gold Coast in 2013. Despite his injuries, he continued his service and was later involved in the legal aftermath as the shooter was convicted of attempted murder.

 

 

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.

 

 

GABI

VOLVO B8R BUS WITH 57 SEATS

'Gabi Hollows' is an Australian orthoptist and eye health advocate who co-founded The Fred Hollows Foundation, working to prevent blindness worldwide. She has dedicated her career to improving eye care, particularly for Indigenous communities, and has been recognized with national honors for her contributions.

 

 

HANNAH

M.A.N COACH WITH 45 SEATS

Hannah Clarke was an Australian mother who was tragically killed along with her three children ina domestic violence attack by her estranged husband. Hannah's story led to increased awareness of family violence in Australia.

 

 

HUME

VOLGREN 2 AXLE OMNIBUS WITH 45 SEATS

An Australian explorer 'Hamilton Hume' known for his inland expeditions, most notably co-leading the Hume and Hovell expedition that mapped from Sydney to Port Phillip bay.

 

 

HOVELL

VOLGREN 2 AXLE OMNIBUS WITH 45 SEATS

William Hovell was an Australian explorer who, alongside Hamilton Hume, journeyed from Sydney to Port Phillip Bay in 1824. Their expedition provided important maps and information that aided future settlement and development of southeastern Australia.

 

 

HALL

VOLGREN 2 AXLE OMNIBUS BUS WITH 45 SEATS

'Ben Hall' was a notorious Australian bushranger in the 1860s who led the Gardiner–Hall gang in numerous robberies across New South Wales. Known as a “gentleman bushranger,” he became a folk figure before being shot dead by police in 1865.

 

 

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 recently passed away due to cancer.

 

 

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.

 

 

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. 

 

 

LLEYTON

SCANIA LOW FLOOR BUS WITH 45 SEATS

'Lleyton Bartlett' was a 22-year-old mechanic who was fatally struck by a car while working on a broken-down bus on the Sunshine Coast’s Nambour Connection Road in April 2022.

 

 

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!

 

 

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".

 

 

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.

 

 

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 into a skiing family, and after losing his leg he 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.

 

MUZZ

SCANIA LOW FLOOR BUS WITH 45 SEATS

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

 

 

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 has driven for Mt Gravatt.

 

 

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

 

 

MARTIN

VOLGREN 2 AXLE OMNIBUS BUS WITH 45 SEATS

'Martin Cash' was an Irish-born Australian bushranger known as the “Gentleman Bushranger” for his polite and honorable behavior during his crimes. He gained fame for escaping from Tasmanian prisons multiple times and leading daring robberies, becoming a folk hero in colonial Australia.

 

 

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. Vujicic 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.

 

 

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!

 

 

NED

VOLGREN 2 AXLE OMNIBUS BUS WITH 45 SEATS

'Ned Kelly' was a famous Australian bushranger who led the Kelly Gang in the late 1800s. He became a symbol of defiance against colonial authorities before being captured and executed after the Siege of Glenrowan.

 

 

OLIVIA

VOLVO B8R BUS WITH 45 SEATS

Olivia Newton-John was a British-Australian singer and actress best known for her role as Sandy in Grease and her hit songs like “Physical.” She was also a dedicated advocate for cancer research, founding a wellness and research center in Australia.

 

 

ROD

SCANIA LOW FLOOR BUS WITH 45 SEATS

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

 

 

SIR TERRY

SCANIA / IRIZAR COACH WITH 61/91 SEATS

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

 

 

SALTY

NCBC l M.A.N COACH WITH 57 SEATS

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

 

 

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".

 

 

TEO

YUTONG ZK6938H BUS WITH 39 SEATS

Dr Charlie 'Teo' is a leading Australian neurosurgeon known for performing high-risk brain surgeries on patients deemed inoperable. He is recognized internationally for his surgical skill, innovation, and advocacy for patient choice.

 

 

THUNDERBOLT

VOLGREN 2 AXLE OMNIBUS BUS WITH 45 SEATS

Captain Thunderbolt, born Frederick Ward, was a famous Australian bushranger known for his long career of robberies in New South Wales during the mid-1800s. He gained a reputation as the “gentleman bushranger” for his polite behavior during crimes and was eventually killed by police in 1870.

 

 

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.

 

 

WILLS

BONLUCK CITYSTYLE BUS WITH 45 SEATS

William John Wills was an English explorer and second-in-command of the Burke and Wills Expedition, the first European crossing of Australia from south to north. He played a crucial role in the journey but tragically died on the return trip, highlighting the dangers of early Australian exploration.