Charter buses are a practical and versatile solution for group transport, making travel easier and more enjoyable for events and trips. Whether you’re planning a wedding or a group tour, a charter bus provides the convenience needed to get everyone to their destination.
But what exactly is a charter bus, and why is it the go-to choice for group travel? We’ll look at everything you need to know about charter buses, from their seating capacity to the benefits they offer, helping you make the most of your next group journey.
A charter bus is a privately hired vehicle (and driver) designed to transport groups of people to specific destinations. Unlike public transport, charter buses operate on customisable schedules and routes, making them ideal for events requiring convenience and flexibility.
Charter buses are equipped with group-friendly amenities such as air conditioning and AV systems, ensuring a pleasant experience for passengers. These buses cater to a wide range of occasions, including weddings, corporate events, school trips, and sightseeing tours.
So, what’s a charter bus preferred for? Its ability to simplify logistics, reduce travel stress, and keep everyone together makes it a top choice over other transport options.
Charter bus capacities can vary widely, making them suitable for groups of all sizes. How many does a charter bus hold? Typically, capacities range from smaller buses seating around 20 passengers to larger coaches that can accommodate around 61 adults.
Small Charter Buses: Ideal for intimate gatherings or team outings, these buses seat between 20-24 passengers.
Medium Charter Buses: Perfect for weddings, corporate events, or school excursions, these buses can accommodate 24-48 passengers.
Large Charter Buses: Designed for bigger groups, our large buses hold 48-61 passengers.
Student Buses: For school groups, we offer 68 and 83-passenger coaches.
Wheelchair-Accessible: Additionally, Currumbin Valley Bus & Coach offer a coach with wheelchair access, ensuring accessibility for all passengers.
Charter buses are a versatile transport solution for a wide range of group events and occasions. Here are some of the most common uses:
Charter buses offer the convenience of keeping everyone together, the flexibility to meet specific needs, and the reliability to ensure travel is taken care of.
At Currumbin Valley Bus & Coach, we offer transparent and competitive pricing fit for your group’s specific needs. Our team can help you choose the right vehicle and plan your trip to ensure value for money. Request a quote today to see how we can simplify your next group journey.
One of the greatest advantages of charter buses is the ability to divide costs among passengers. For example, a 50-passenger bus split among each person makes a trip far more affordable.
Determine Group Size and Trip Details
Start by knowing how many people will be travelling and the specifics of your trip. This includes the destination, duration, and any planned stops. Having these details ready will help the bus company recommend the right vehicle and create a tailored itinerary.
Book in Advance
Charter buses can be in high demand, especially during peak seasons, weekends, or holidays. Booking early ensures you’ll secure the vehicle you need and avoid last-minute disappointments.
Communicate Specific Needs
Be clear about any unique requirements your group may have, such as pick-up and drop-off locations, accessibility needs, or extra luggage space. If your group requires onboard amenities like AV systems or specific seating arrangements, mention this upfront so the bus company can accommodate your requests.
Request a Quote
Always request a detailed quote before confirming your booking. This gives you a clear understanding of the costs involved, including any additional fees, and helps you budget effectively.
Currumbin Valley Bus & Coach offers reliable, safe, and convenient charter bus services with a diverse fleet for groups of all sizes. Our modern buses and experienced drivers ensure a comfortable and stress-free journey, whether for corporate events, school trips, or family outings.
Ready to book? Contact us today for a personalised quote to secure your journey.
Currumbin Valley Coaches was proud to support the Sea FM promotion this month “Ben’s Man Shower”. Currumbin Valley Coaches provided their 24 passenger Mitsubishi Rosa to Sea FM for their day trip with 24 Gold Coast “Father’s to be” on board.
The day was a celebration of Dads and with Ben Hannant hosting the group it was sure to be a fun day! Our coach picked the group up at Sea FM Broadbeach, then headed to Slideways Go Karting Track. After some action it was time for the coach to take the group to refuel at the QT Gold Coast. Please refer to the attached video for more about the day.
Currumbin Valley Coaches are always looking for new initiatives to support the Gold Coast Community.
We would like to thank Sea FM for contacting us to be a part of the fun day and we are looking forward to a continued relationship with the network.
Our 24 passenger
Is a perfect size vehicle for smaller groups. With seat belted seating, air conditioned comfort this vehicle is often used for children’s party bookings, smaller wedding charters and day tours. This vehicle is also ideal size for inbound and corporate groups to the Gold Coast.
Today, was our last School Run for 2017. Thank you to our fantastic school bus drivers, Michael and Pete for their service over this year in getting the children of the Valley to and from school each day. Over the christmas period Pete will be enjoying some time fishing with his Grandchildren and Michael,will be enjoying a well-earned holiday with his wife. Over the christmas period we take the time to work on our school bus vehicles so they are ready to go for the following year!
School Runs will resume on Monday 22 January 2018. At this stage the school routes and timetables will remain the same as this year – you can view our timetable here. New bus passes will be sent via mail to all eligible students the week prior to school starting for 2018. If you have a student moving from Primary school to high school you will need to fill in a new STAS application form. Likewise if you have new neighbours to the Valley or who are wanting to use our service to take students into school please fill in an application form and return it to our office over the holiday ( PO Box 322, West Burleigh QLD, 4228). The forms can be downloaded here –STAS Application Form.
For those who are interested in using our school service for their children in 2018 our school run service brings children from Currumbin Valley including the top of Tomewin Mountain Road to : Currumbin Primary School, Palm Beach Currumbin High School, Elanora State School and Elanora State High School.
We would like to take this opportunity to wish all of the families in the Valley a safe and happy Christmas, we look forward to seeing your children on board again in 2018!
School Bus Drivers Michael and Pete
Spring is in the air and Wedding season the Gold and Tweed Coast’s is in full swing!
Currumbin Valley Coaches have been servicing a wedding every week since the start of September on either a Friday or Saturday or even both evenings.
We have been taking guests to beautiful coastal venues such as Summergrove Estate, The Abbey, Osteria, Mavis’s Kitchen and Estate by Fins to name a few.
By hiring a coach for your wedding guests takes the stress out of the day for them – let us find the venue; let us be the designated driver; let us be the ones to get your guests home safely after the celebrations!
The past couple of months have seen our coaches transporting school and sport charters, corporate groups and Senior and Leisure group tours – covering many locations in our local region and South East Queensland!
Our local school children have embraced our fantastic sporting facilities with weekly sports charters to Firth Park Netball, Mallawa Drive Soccer; Nielsen’s Road AFL and KDV Tennis centre (to name a few). We were also privileged to charter many of the talented students to the Oceanic District Cross Country carnival held at Pizzey Park in May and from here those successful runners to the Regional competition at the Sports Super Centre just this week. Amongst our school charters we have had children visiting our local universities – Bond and Griffith University as well as local sites such as Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Excursions and Brisbane eisteddfods have seen us visit Queensland Parliament House; University of Queensland; QPAC and Eureka Gold Rush at Belivah.
We have been taking many excited children on camps. We recently took a Group of Year 6 Students to Total Adventures School Camp on the Noosa North Shore which meant a nice ride on the barge for our bus and passengers!
Currumbin Valley Coaches heading across to Noosa Northshore
Away from the school charter we have also been working with corporate groups coming to the Gold Coast with charters between Coolangatta Airport to Gold Coast hotels and to the Star Casino.
Currumbin Valley Coaches ready to charter from the Star Casino.
The Coolangatta Swim Classic was held on Sunday 13 May from Duranbah to Kirra and Currumbin Valley Coaches provided the shuttle service for the competitors. It was a stunning day on the Gold Coast and perfect conditions for an Ocean Swim, which made for happy and excited passengers!
In position at Kirra – providing the shuttle service for the Competitors in the Cooly Swim Classic
We worked with over 20 Senior and Leisure groups throughout the month of May. These tours kept our 48 and 57 passenger luxury coaches very busy. We took groups through the South-East and Northern NSW regions. Groups went to Ipswich Rail Museum; Maleny;Mt Tamborine; Boonah; Harwood and Yamba. We work closely with the group co-ordinators to ensure the group see the main sites of the town, have a lovely morning tea – provided by local Bakery – Fuel Bakehouse and often visit a local establishment for a great meal. Once on tour our Coach Captains provide fantastic commentary – you only need to sit back and enjoy the sites! June will see the groups set off on more adventures and we are also in the midst of developing new day tour options.
We have had a great couple of months working with our schools and groups on these charters – we are looking forward to our next adventures !
Currumbin Valley Bus and Coach are looking for another member of their Charter Team!
A position is vacant for an experienced Charter driver looking for Casual work. We are a small team working in a family business, the successful applicant will not only have all necessary qualifications, but will also be flexible to work some weekends and night work.
The position is for an experienced Charter Driver, with a friendly and helpful disposition and positive attitude. We provide a reputable Charter service on the Gold and Tweed Coasts. Our charter includes (but is not limited to) ; School Charter; Wedding Charter; Corporate Charter; Seniors and Leisure Groups; Sporting Group Charters. Our Coaches are modern and well maintained making them a pleasure to drive.
Interested applicants should apply through SEEK We look forward to welcoming our new team member on board!
With campus’s coming a buzz again for 2018 so are the social and sporting and academic calendars amongst our University and TAFE Institutes!
Currumbin Valley Bus and Coach are close to many Tertiary Facilities on the Gold and Tweed Coasts, including Griffith University, Bond University, Southern Cross University, Gold Coast Institute of TAFE and North Coast TAFE. We often work with Student Guild’s for their Social and Club outings, or directly with departments in taking their students on Prace/Field excursions and overnight stays.
With vehicle capacities from 21 – 68 seats and multiple vehicles we have the capacity to take your group no matter how big or small. Your students will travel in air-conditioned comfort and with modern AV accessories. We also have “guide microphones’ should your host wish to talk to your group along the way.
We have the capacity to take your Tertiary Team to their games with ample room under our coaches for equipment and an equipment trailer if required. The beauty of travelling together, is it gets your team to the game together and on time. There is always the option to extend the charter to your Cheer Squad too, making for a great atmosphere before and after the game!
Perhaps you have International students visiting your Institute? We can be a part of their entire experience on the Coast, from pick up at either the Gold Coast or Brisbane Airport, to organising day tours of the local and Northern NSW sites. Visit our International Group Page here.
Currumbin Valley Bus and Coach, would welcome the opportunity to quote on any of your charter requirements for 2018.
To obtain a quote, please contact us.
Happy New Year and Welcome to 2018! Currumbin Valley Bus and Coach are back behind the wheel after our team of drivers and of course vehicles have had a much needed break and a little “TLC” over the holiday period! We are looking forward to working with our Gold Coast Schools for their School Charter needs again for 2018.
Our drivers enjoy being a part of the excitement that “a day out of the classroom” brings. We have already received a lot of enquiries for charters over the next couple of months – it is never too early to start the planning process, so if you are wanting to organise or are planning the feasibility in an excursion for your students, please get in touch for a quote! Currumbin Valley Bus and Coach are availability for all your school charter needs including swimming shuttles, sports programs, day excursions, camps and extended camps. Our vehicle capacities vary from 21 – 68 passengers suiting groups of all sizes. All of our vehicles ares seat-belted and are air conditioned, making the trips as comfortable as possible.
Currumbin Valley Bus and Coach are excited to be a part of the transport for the 2018 Commonwealth Games in our home town. Please note we are available for charter services for all of Term 1 and prior to the games commencing.
Our Queensland Government Contracted school runs have begun. If your child is travelling on our school service, they need to complete an application form for travel. This can be found here. Once competed please hand this to your driver. All students and families should be familiar with the Code of Conduct for Travelling on a School Bus. This can be found here. There are serious consequences if students do not obey the Code whilst travelling on our school service
Don’t forget the ways to get in touch with us for your enquiries. You can contact us through our Contact page .. email us directly at cisaacs@bigpond.net.au or FREECALL us at 1300 794 373.
From the Currumbin Valley Bus and Coach Family, we would like to wish our customers, passengers and our community a happy and safe Christmas.
2017 has been another great year for Currumbin Valley Bus and Coach . We have enjoyed working with our local schools throughout their excursion and sports programs and have also welcomed some new schools on board from the wider Gold Coast Community.
We have transported guests to over 20 weddings on the Gold and Tweed Coast’s, worked with Griffith and Southern Cross University Faculties on their social days and practical assessment days. For our fourth year in a row we have worked together with Tweed Heads Bowls Club in taking their players to their Pennants and Premier League tournament matches.
Our senior tours for the year saw our coach captains travelling to various parts of Brisbane, West to Ipswich and Toowoomba, Noosa on the Sunshine Coast, South to Yamba and the Jacaranda Festival in Grafton and a 5 day tour to Harvey Bay.
We have also had the excitement of adding a new vehicle to our fleet – “Frenchie”.
We have had another great year working within our community and industry and we would like to thank you all for your support – we are looking forward to another rewarding year in 2018.
Currumbin Valley Bus and Coach Drivers
This week we welcomed a new luxury coach to our fleet. A 2010 model Volvo 57 passenger vehicle which will replace one of our older vehicles.
The new coach has modern features including the latest in passenger seating and audio visual systems. An added feature of this coach is the higher floor line which gives advantage of Panoramic Viewing whilst travelling on the coach.
The Coach has fondly been named “Frenchie” in honour of one of our most experienced Coach Captains, Dennis French. This coach will join our fleet for school charter, corporate and day tour work. We would like to thank the team at Coachworks, for bringing this coach into the Currumbin Valley Coaches specification.
Currumbin Valley Bus and Coach is a family owned business based on the Gold Coast. We offer a reliable and safe coach charter service.
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