Fantastic Aussie Tours 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

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with the business renamed Fantastic Aussie Tours and the Bus Australia livery adopted. On 11 February 1990, Fantastic Aussie Tours commenced operating a service between

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and

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commenced under contract to

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as a replacement for the ''

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'' with Denning coaches in a

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with Manly Bus Service. In 1992, Fantastic Aussie Tours commenced operating a double-deck service."Fantastic Aussie Tours" ''Fleetline'' issue 207 October 1992 page 197 In July 2010, it began operating a

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franchise. It was initially operated by

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s and is currently operated by former

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Australian Bus Fleet Lists

Fleet

As of August 2022, the fleet consists of 10 buses and coaches.

References

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External links

Company website
Bus companies of New South Wales City Sightseeing Transport companies established in 1974 1974 establishments in Australia Transport in the Blue Mountains (New South Wales)