Gillicks Buslines - Bairnsdale

08/07/2024

I'd like to express a big thank you to Trubus for an awesome job on repairing the back of this Hino school bus. It was rear-ended in Yarram a few weeks ago. While it was in the panel shop waiting for a rear bumper to come in, we discussed to paint it white and get it looking like one of our fleet. I'm very happy with the way it has came up. Big thank you to Johnny and the team at Trubus. Angelo Batista from Imageworks signs put our livery on it this week and it has come up a treat.
Great job Ang. We delivered it back to Yarram today and met up with Shelley that has driven it from new and she didn't recognise it at all Lol. She thought it was a different bus altogether.
I recommend Trubus and Imageworks signs 100%!
Great job fellas!

30/04/2024

BREAKING NEWS.
As the day comes to an end, I would like to announce that after 57 years of service, driving school buses, coaches, from job including trips from schools to pools, local charters, tours and extended tours all over Australia, can you believe that Ian Gillick has hung up the hose. Yes, he is not going to renew his driver's certificate as it has come up for renewal. He finished up tonight on his favourite school run which is Flaggy Creek. After his retirement in 2018, he has help us out mostly with this run in the 6 months he is home.
I must admit when he pulled Bus # 36 into the depot this afternoon, it was a bit of an emotional moment for us all. We would all like to wish you and Glenda all the best travel around and spending time in the place they both love in Midge Point.
We all know you will still be up the depot when you get home and you will be shifting buses around and relocating a few around to our various depots.
Because you can't just stop, lol.
But you know you are always welcome to come visit your baby. We will keep working hard to build that baby just like you, Glenda and Margaret would want to see.
Thank you to my best mate and my bloody fantastic father for our time working together. Seventeen years since I started with Gillicks Buslines, I look at these time as being very precious and quality time together with my Dad. I'm a very lucky man. Also in the early days when Glenda started working in the office and running the business before Colin Cathcart took your role over. You and Glenda have done an amazing job too. You got the office back into the office and not all over the front floor of the Falcon ute you had at that time lol.

Thank you to you both again for your help and efforts since we took the reins six years ago.

What a hell of a milestone. 👏

25/04/2024

Gillicks Buslines have a school bus driver job available in Sale. This position will be around 30 hours a week. We also operate coaches on v/line rail replacement and charter. So there is a good opportunity for hours.
You will need.

• Heavy Rigid Drivers Licence.
• Working with Children Certificate.
• ( D.C ) Certificate and Police Check.
• Also a good working ethic and be able to work and maintain a vehicle in a clean and tidy way.

For more information please call or email Jason or Col on 51525346 0429632212 or email [email protected].

17/04/2024

After 38 years of running buses and coaches and washing then by hand, we have finally invested in an automatic bus wash. As the fleet has grown to the mid 20s, it will be a much appreciated tool. Cutting washing time massively. Thank you to the team at SpeedyWash for your fantastic service and introduction of the wash.

04/04/2024

Gillicks Buslines have just taken delivery of their second new B8 Volvo (fleet number 39)with two more on the way. A big thank you to go out to Brad Schulz and the Volvo crew for there fantastic service and also Jason Eldred and Irizar for the great service over the years we have been dealing with you. We pride ourselves on clean, modern and safe coaches that are also driver-friendly with the Volvo Irizar package that delivers well.
Thank you all and see you soon when fleet number 40 is delivered. 👍

24/03/2024

23/03/2024

09/03/2024

Marly point weekend.

It is fantastic to be a part of this awesome event. I have done the transferring of the sailors from Paynesville to Marlay Point for many years now.
I hope everyone had a fantastic crossing last night and the weather was kind to you all. A massive thanks to Jacqui Crawford for your ongoing business.

29/01/2024

29/01/2024

Well it's just about time for the first term of 2024 to start. Tomorrow, in fact!
We would like to wish everyone a happy year. Also, Gillicks Buslines would like to announce the takeover of two school contracts and buses that will start work tomorrow. We would also like to welcome two new team members to our wonderful crew.
Mick, who will be doing the Fernbank Run (ex Carrison's) and Mandy on our Yarram Hiawatha Run (ex Jackson's.) We would like to wish the Jacksons all the best for their retirement.
The two buses have cleaned up really well. Looking fantastic. A big thank you to Robbo's Panels specialising in heavy truck and bus repairs and Angelo Batista, our awesome sign writer for their efforts. 👌
We are all set for a big year with all the fleet looking great. 👍🏻
For all your bus and coach needs throughout 2024 give us a call.
Jason, Honey & Col.

24/12/2023

Good afternoon friends and followers. On behalf of Honey, Ian, Glenda, Marg, Col, myself and the team at Gillicks Buslines, we would like to wish all our valued clients and staff a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and safe New Year. A special shout out to all the V/line staff and Dysons Group of Companies for all the work and support through 2023. It's been a pleasure working with you guys. Hope we can assist you throughout 2024 and beyond.
Thanks again on behalf of Gillicks Buslines.

The old ford NMP.

29/11/2023

Yesterday afternoon we took delivery of our new fleet number 36. It is now in the shed getting the livery put on as we speak. Then tomorrow off on it's first job to Melbourne zoo for the day with Bryce Hallett doing the maiden voyage. A big thanks to Jason Eldred from Irizar on his 100th delivery for the year and Brad Schulz from Volvo Australia for the delivery yesterday. It was great to catch up with you two last night for a nice dinner and drinks. As this is my first new Volvo, I'm looking forward to see how it goes. It is a B8R euro 6.

19/11/2023

The mans, the myths, the legends at Gillicks Buslines - Bairnsdale are back on board this year to help our community get to the show.

You asked, we listened and we created a run sheet for the day.

All we ask is.......
PLEASE be kind to the driver.
PLEASE be patient, times may vary below due to traffic/ how many people using the service.
PLEASE be safe around the bus collection point on the show grounds.
PLEASE know we run on minimal volunteers, who wear many caps on the day, so we do try our best to ensure everything runs smoothly, however we can not control everything, so please be kind to our volunteers. We have made signs, and we will ensure we have seats available for those who are waiting for the return bus.

and last but not least ENJOY your time at our show 🤩

please S H A R E & L I K E so it reaches far and wide.

25/04/2023

From the staff and management at Gillicks. Lest we forget.

08/04/2023

Our new fleet number 35 that got delivered on Monday has now been dressed up in our Gillicks livery. I'm very happy with the way she has come up. K370 Scania. With the Irizar body. Big thank you to Dean Cash Jason Eldred and Luke Eldred for the efforts. Also a massive thank you to our signee Ange Batista. Such an amazing job to finish it.
Off to work on V/Line tomorrow!

15/03/2023

Hey guys.
Come and support this local bloody legend at Sale. There is a bus running from Bairnsdale to Sale on the night. It will be an awesome night. Go watch the fight, have a few beers and get a ride home. Just remember NO ALCOHOL TO BE TAKEN ON TO THE COACH. But have a great time support Blake Wells on the big night. Good luck mate 💪💪🥊🥊🥊

01/03/2023

Gillicks Buslines will be running a bus service to Opera by the Lakes at Nyerimilang Heritage Park departing from McDonald's carpark, Bairnsdale at 11am and returning at 4:30 pm. Cost is $20 return per person.

01/03/2023

30/12/2022

What a fantastic story. 👏
Awesome effort the Turnbull family.
We are excited to kick off 2023 with our new adventure.

23/12/2022

Hello to all our Facebook followers.
First of all, Honey and I would like to wish all our followers and friends a Merry Christmas and a Happy and safe New Year. 🎄
Also now it is official we have something to share with you all.
We have recently purchased Turnballs school bus services in Yarram. With settlement just a few days ago we are ready for 2023. We would like to thank David and his dad for the opportunity to purchase the business which David's dad started 70 years ago.
We would also like to welcome all the staff at Yarram to our great team at Gillicks Buslines. We can't wait to work with you all in 2023.

Nmp

12/12/2022

Hi to our Facebook followers.
On Saturday night we had our annual Gillicks Buslines Christmas party. We had it at the Wyanga Park Winery at Lakes Entrance. Coach to Lakes followed by the boat cruise to Wyanga. It was a ripper night, had by all. After some speeches were done, our most senior driver wandered up and asked if he could have a chat.
Now this gentleman has been with Gillicks Buslines for 20 years now. No one knew what he was up there for?
He started off talking about some of the experiences he has had over the last 20 years that he has worked with us and places he had been with Gillicks Buslines. Starting back when Ian and Glenda had the business, right through to today.
Lots of miles have gone past and a lot of different coaches that he has driven. For School runs, pool trips, V/line, charter and extended tours, safari camping tours all over Australia. Everytime the coach got home, it would be like the day it left. Unmarked and clean as a whistle. Not so long ago at the BAV Maintenance Conference he was awarded a certificate by the Minister of Transport. This certificate was a Lifetime Achievement Award.
As he went on about his speech, he announced his retirement. Which was a big shock. Because he only turned 83 years old three mouths ago. This man is Les Campi. We would all like to wish you all the best for your retirement. I don't think our depot will ever be the same without you. On behalf of Gillicks Buslines, Ian, Glenda, Jason, Honey, Col, and all staff members, we thank you and we appreciate your efforts over the past 20 years.
Thank you, Les. 👌👏👏👏👏👏

16/11/2022

16/11/2022

This will be fantastic for the Paynesville / Newlands Arm residents and people visiting the area.

21/10/2022

The wheels on the bus go round and round 🚌

We know getting to and from the show grounds is difficult for some, which is why we are super stoked to have Gillicks Buslines - Bairnsdale on board to help us on the day!
We have thought ahead and put a plan of attack in place should we have unfavorable weather in the week leading up.

20/10/2022

THE CHRISTMAS PARADE IS BACK!

After 3 long years The Bairnsdale Advertiser and Cranes hope the Christmas Parade is going to be bigger and better than ever!

This is an invitation to all community groups, local businesses and individuals to come and join the festivities. All are welcome to enter a float into the parade with a touch of Christmas. They can be traditional floats, cars, bikes, dancing groups and bands.

Registration can be done through our website below:

https://www.bairnsdaleadvertiser.com.au/christmas-parade

OR pop into the Bairnsdale Advertiser to grab a form!

07/07/2022

What a fantastic start to the day at the Bus Conference.
One of our long term drivers Les Campi who has been with Gillicks Buslines for 20 years was awarded an award at the opening of the conference. This award is a Lifetime Achievement Award that was presented to him by the Minister of Transport and Chris Lowe, the CEO of the Bus Association Victoria.

Congratulations L*z!
Thank you for your service and unbelievable efforts over the last twenty years. 👏 You are a very big part of where we are today and we really appreciate your efforts.

Former ( Ian and Glenda Gillick. )
Present Jason, Honey and Colin.

14/04/2022

On behalf of Gillicks Buslines management and staff we would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Easter.

10/03/2022

Well it is that time of year again. Marlay Point Yacht Race is on again. On behalf of Gillicks Buslines, we would like to wish all entrants all the best of luck for a fun and safe crossing over to Paynesville on Saturday night.
Also a massive thank you to Jacqui Crawford for all the hard work that she puts in to this wonderful race. Also the ongoing support over several years of supplying the transport for this amazing event. 👏

06/03/2022

3am departure from the depot this morning. Not good. 🥱 I feel like a milkman again lol. Seven coaches heading down to Melbourne to do various different jobs. A big thank you to all my guy's for they help get this all together. Just a practice run for Thursday when v/line starts up again for 12 days.😂🤣