Is a four-day Phillip Island, peninsula and Great Ocean Road drive too full with children?

Keep the final drive short enough for daylight and breaks. Choose accommodation with flexible check-in and space for the family.

Check ferry and attraction timetables before linking peninsula and coast legs. A missed crossing could turn an already long day into a late arrival.

The route covers a lot of ground for four days. Remove one region or add a night so the children have time outside the car.