The Best Way to See Australia's Great Ocean Road

"I booked a one-day combination car-and-helicopter trip with Acacia Luxury Private Tours after meeting founders Stuart Dobson and Paul Murray; the Melbourne-based duo offer set and bespoke itineraries and their local knowledge made the day feel personal and effortless. At 8 a.m. Stuart picked us up from our hotel in a cushy Audi SUV, outlined the day's route and history, pointed out off-the-beaten-path stops (and even coaxed a parrot onto his arm), and Paul met us at the riverside helipad at the end — their guidance let us enjoy the scenery without worrying about driving and made the splurge completely worth it." - Sarah Bruning Sarah Bruning Sarah Bruning is the special projects and surveys editor at Travel + Leisure, where she has been on staff since 2018. She assigns stories across the magazine, primarily for the Experiences section and feature well. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines