Have you ever wondered of a way to get out of the busy city life and have some quality time with your family? Yes, almost all of us who live in the city deserves some time with nature and wildlife. Only then we can get close to our inner feelings. How about a Great Ocean Road Day Tour? Yes, this travel destination is undoubtedly one of the best in the whole of Australia, and that is why travelers from around the world consider it as a top travel destination. So, in today's article; we explain all about this trip adventure; hence you can plan it well next time in the holiday season. Let's get started!

Well, knowing the Great Road is necessary to plan your journey well. For example, the geographical location. People in Melbourne know that the Great Road is there within their state; hence they can visit it just after a few hours of drive. Anyway, the time to start the journey for a Great Ocean Road Day Tour will depend on many factors such as the season, distance, and your transport mean. For example, summer is considered the best season when planning trips in Australia as the climate and the length of the day support all well. In winter, on the other hand; the daytime is shorter, and it could be a challenge when organizing a one-day tour. Is a one-day the right option for you? Well, even though we discuss the Great Ocean Road Day Tour in this article; we should say that for travelers who live in different states, it may not be the best option. But why? Let's say the drive from your city to the Great Road takes 4-5 hours. And, returning to your home would take the same. Hence, the total travel time can extend up to eight hours. Which means you are just remained with a few hours to enjoy and witness all the sites along the road. In summary, if you live far from Melbourne or in a different state; plan for an extended trip (2-3-day.)

The Great Road is known for iconic sites and attractions including wildlife, and that is why we recommend this to you as one of the best travel destinations to plan a tour with the whole family. Kids can enjoy cute creatures like koalas. And, your teenage children can take part in water activities. Just sitting on the beach would be a peaceful and memorable moment. Anyway, the situation will not be the same in winter. Still, some travelers plan their Great Ocean Road Day Tour in winter as they can save money on tickets and room charges. All the expenses are a bit higher during the peak season; hence you will have to spend a few dollars if you plan it in summer. Of course, most travelers visit this attraction to take part in adventurous water activities. A quick tip: these adventurous activities are available only in summer as the officials have discontinued the activities in winter for your safety. In other words, your budget too will determine which season you would choose for the next Great Ocean Road Day Tour. Anyway, winter cold can give your kids a hard time as the mighty breeze from the ocean can make it worse.

OK, you should have an idea of the sites and attractions along the Great Road. Knowing the attractions better in advanced will let you save more time as you know from where to start and drive. Time-saving is necessary when planning a one-day tour — you don't have time to waste on finalizing the attractions to see. Can you visit all 16 attractions along the road within a day? Well, answering the question is not straightforward; you are the one who will decide how long to spend on each site. Anyway, it is safe to say that you will not get a chance to see all 16 attractions if you plan the Great Ocean Road Day Tour with kids. They will want to spend more time with the cute creatures, koalas for sure. Below is a list of top attractions you will come across the road:

* The Twelve Apostles.

* Loch Ard Gorge.

* Gibson Steps.

* The Grotto.

* Walks in Port Campbell National Park.

* Triplet Falls.

* Lorne.

* Bay of Islands.

* Teddy’s Lookout.

* The Arch.

* London Arch.

* The Lorne to Appollo Bay Drive.

* Mariners Lookout.

* Appollo Bay Hostel.

* Bells Beach.

* Kennett River.

What do you understand now? Well, you got ample of attractions along the Great Road, and all the attractions are unique in their own ways. Anyway, to cover all 16 attractions in detail; you will need at least two days. A quick tip: if you plan a Great Ocean Road Day Tour, choose the sites that are closer to each other and visit them in the correct order. You can save more time sticking to a proper order of visiting the sites. Our previous articles have explained each site and attractions in detail. Anyway, the drive from closer sites to another won't take over 30 minutes.

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If you are not familiar with Australia or this is your first Great Ocean Road Day Tour; you will benefit from contacting a tourer. Or, tour experts who can plan all for you in advance. From booking tickets to rooms for you, these tourers do all for you in advance. A quick tip: some travelers consider booking tickets and preparing a schedule as big hassles. If you are in this category; you will surely benefit from contacting one of the reputable Great Ocean Road tourers. Of course, you can contact us today; we are experts in planning tours in the Melbourne region.

Don't hurt the wildlife or pollute the environment. We should preserve these great travel attractions in Australia for our next generations. Well, happily we can say that local and foreign travelers from around the world love Australia; hence they don't harm the nature here. Safety is another concern when planning a Great Ocean Road Day Tour. Don't worry! All information on safety is there on the notice boards and warning signs along the road; just stick to what they say. Again, we invite you to plan your next Great Ocean Road Day Tour with us. We will make it a memorable trip experience for you! Your quality time with the family is our happiness. A quick tip: prepare your tour budget in advance. As mentioned, how much money you will need for the tour will depend on the season and the activities you are hoping to take part in.