Fantastic Aussie Tours
| Parent | Jason Cronshaw |
|---|---|
| Commenced operation | 1974 |
| Headquarters | Katoomba |
| Service area | Blue Mountains |
| Service type | Bus & coach operator |
| Depots | 1 |
| Fleet | 8 (October 2014) |
| Website | www.fantastic-aussie-tours.com.au |
Fantastic Aussie Tours[1] is an Australian bus company in the Blue Mountains.
History
In 1974, John Cronshaw purchased Katoomba Scenic Tours and rebranded it Golden West Tours. In the 1980s, an alliance was formed with Bus Australia with the business renamed Fantastic Aussie Tours and the Bus Australia livery adopted.[2] It also formed an alliance with Manly Bus Service.[3][4]
In 1992, Fantastic Aussie Tours commenced operating a double-deck service.[5] In July 2010, it began operating as City Sightseeing franchise. It was initially operated by Leyland Atlanteans and is currently operated by former Lothian Buses Alexander Volvo Olympians.[6]
References
- ↑ Golden West Holdings Pty Ltd Australian Securities & Investments Commission
- ↑ Blue Mountains tourism legend John Cronshaw retires Visit Blue Mountains 9 April 2014
- ↑ Golden Manly Management Services Pty Ltd Australian Securities & Investments Commission
- ↑ "Manly Coach Tours" Fleetline issue 180 July 1990 page 116
- ↑ "Fantastic Aussie Tours" Fleetline issue 207 October 1992 page 197
- ↑ Fantastic Aussie Tours Australian Bus Fleet lists