Touring Coaches and Minibuses with Professional Drivers
Choosing the right vehicle is the first decision in planning any group trip. A coach that is too small leaves people standing on the footpath, and one that is too big may not fit down a winery driveway or into a hotel forecourt. Our fleet runs from a 12 seat minibus to a 57 seat touring coach, and every vehicle comes with one of our professional drivers.
All vehicles are air conditioned and registered for tour and charter work, so they can use bus lanes and signposted coach bays. Seatbelt vehicles can be confirmed when you book, and every driver holds a Working With Children Check.
Touring Coaches
39, 48, 53 and 57 seats
These are the coaches we send for Canberra, the Hunter Valley, the Blue Mountains and anything further. They have high-backed reclining seats, big windows, a PA system for commentary and full under-floor luggage holds for overnight bags, sporting kit or instruments.
Plan on a few spare seats. Every passenger must be seated while the coach is moving, and a little room to spread out makes a long day on the highway far more comfortable. For groups of 60 or more we run two or more coaches together, with drivers who keep in touch on the road.
Mini Coach
24 seats
Our Rosa mini coach carries 24 passengers plus the driver. It is a capable touring vehicle for a seniors club, a small wedding party or a school class, and it fits places a full size coach cannot, such as boutique cellar doors and narrow mountain streets.
Seating is closer together than in a touring coach to fit the extra seats in, so for a long run with a full load we may suggest stepping up to a 39 seat coach.
Coaster Minibus
20 seats
The Toyota Coaster is the most requested vehicle in the middle of our range. Its seats are generous for a minibus, with good leg room, so it suits sporting teams, small conference groups and family groups on a full day out.
Low-backed seats keep the view open through the cabin, which makes it a sociable vehicle for winery days and Sydney sightseeing. With a modest luggage space, it is best for day trips rather than long tours.
Hiace Minibus
12 seats
For small groups, the Hiace carries 12 passengers and goes where larger vehicles cannot. Some harbourside wedding venues, such as Bradleys Head, have vehicle length limits, and the Hiace is the right size for the shuttle from the car park to the ceremony.
It is also our usual choice for conference shuttles, airport runs for a small delegation and family groups who want a driver for the day.
Which vehicle suits your trip?
| Group size | Vehicle | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 12 | Hiace minibus | Airport runs, wedding shuttles at tight venues, family days |
| 13 to 20 | Coaster minibus | Winery days, sporting teams, Sydney sightseeing |
| 21 to 24 | Rosa mini coach | Seniors clubs, small school groups, boutique tours |
| 25 to 39 | 39 seat touring coach | Day tours with room to spare, long distance runs |
| 40 to 57 | 48, 53 or 57 seat touring coach | School year groups, conferences, interstate tours |
| 58 and over | Two or more coaches | Large conferences, weddings and events |
Not sure? Tell us your headcount, luggage and destination through our online quote form and we will recommend a vehicle. You can also read about our interstate coach charters, bus tours across NSW and small group transport.
What every vehicle has in common
Whichever size you choose, every Pacific Coachlines vehicle comes with a professional driver who holds a driver authority and a Working With Children Check, air conditioning, and registration for tour and charter work so it can use bus lanes and signposted coach bays. Every passenger must have a seat, so we always suggest booking a few more seats than your headcount.
Our drivers plan the route before the day, check access at each stop and keep the group leader updated on the road. On long trips, rest breaks are built into the timetable so the driver stays fresh and the group can stretch their legs.
Fleet questions
Do all your vehicles come with a driver?
Yes. Every coach and minibus is hired with one of our professional drivers. We do not offer self-drive hire.
Do your coaches have seatbelts?
Seatbelt vehicles can be confirmed when you book. Ask for them for school, junior sport and seniors groups.
How much luggage fits on a coach?
Touring coaches have full under-floor luggage holds for overnight bags, kit and instruments. Minibuses have limited luggage space, so tell us what you are carrying.
Can we book more than one coach?
Yes. For groups of 58 or more we run two or more coaches together, and we coordinate the drivers and timing for you.
Are the vehicles air conditioned?
Yes. Every vehicle in the fleet is air conditioned.
Can a full size coach reach our venue?
Usually, but not always. Narrow lanes, low trees and tight driveways can rule out a large coach. Tell us the address and we will check access or suggest a smaller vehicle.
