Nature. Wildlife. No Boring Stuff
Meet Your Private Sydney Wildlife Tour Guide
I don’t do boring tours. I run private Sydney wildlife tours and nature day trips that swap crowded buses and rushed schedules for koalas, kangaroos, secret bush trails, and hidden beaches.
Born and raised in Sydney, I’ve spent decades exploring its wild backyard - finding the lookouts, wildlife haunts, and cultural treasures most locals never discover. Now, as your private Sydney wildlife tour guide, I get to share them with travellers who want the real Australia — no crowds, no rush, just you, nature, and an unforgettable day out.
Meet Sam – Wildlife Guide Extraordinaire
Sometimes it’s not me at the wheel, but my brilliant colleague Sam. She’s a passionate naturalist who knows Sydney’s bushland and wildlife like the back of her hand.
Sam has a knack for spotting the little things most people miss - the flash of a rare bird, the hidden details in a bush track, or the story behind a native plant. She brings her own spark to the tours: warm, engaging, and every bit as wildlife-obsessed as I am.
When Sam’s guiding, you’re in expert hands. She’ll make sure your day is full of discovery, laughter, and those unforgettable moments that turn a tour into a lifelong memory. You can read more about Sam here.
Back in the early ’80s, fresh out of school, I took off on a 14-month hitchhiking trip around Australia. It wasn’t just about the miles - it was about the people. Aussies took me in like a lost cousin, and I swapped yarns with travellers from every corner of the globe. Those months gave me a whole new way of seeing the world.
Photography has always been part of how I see the world. After 35 years in the creative industries, I walked away from charging for art - now my tour photos are included as a gift. Guests can relax knowing they’ll receive professional photography on every Sydney wildlife tour, no hidden costs, just part of the experience.
With me, you’ll get professional-quality shots; with Sam, you’ll also come away with plenty of photos plus her real strength - an expert’s connection to the bush and its wildlife.
Fast forward to today - I’m not the hitchhiker anymore. I’m the one behind the wheel, showing international visitors the wild Australia I fell in love with. I also make sure that all of my tours - and my website - are accessible. See my Accessibility Statement here.
Every tour is my way of giving back - sharing the landscapes, wildlife, and stories that made me who I am.
Matt
Tour Director & Wildlife Whisperer
Sydney Guided Tours
Ready to explore with your own private Sydney wildlife tour guide? See my tours and book your date here.
"In alignment with Take 3 For the Sea, our tour guides actively combat plastic pollution by collecting a minimum of three pieces of rubbish on each tour, promoting global awareness and responsibility for ocean protection."
Matt in a standoff in the scrub
Sam speaks fluent marsupial - kangaroos love her accent.
I love capturing not just wildlife and landscapes, but the joy of people discovering Australia together.
"My tours are inclusive
of complimentary professional photography!"
Matt Urmenyhazi
Tour Director and Wildlife Whisperer
Sydney Guided Tours
Since 1982, Matt's faithful Akubra bush hat has journeyed with him through countless adventures. This snapshot was taken in the middle of nowhere, a few hundred kilometers south of Perth, Western Australia, during his 14-month hitchhiking escapade.
Our Vast Aboriginal Heritage
Many of the areas we explore on my Sydney nature and wildlife tours are rich in Aboriginal history. As a volunteer site monitor with the Aboriginal Heritage Office, I spend my spare time discovering new sites, helping to preserve them, and making sure they aren’t vandalised.
Aboriginal paintings and rock carvings are often part of my tours — each with its own story that adds depth to your wildlife encounters. Seeing a kangaroo carving etched into stone thousands of years ago, and then spotting kangaroos nearby in the bush, is a reminder that this land’s history runs deep.
I recognise the unique position of Aboriginal people in Australian culture and history and have a deep respect for their traditions. Sharing these sites is a privilege — one I approach with care, cultural awareness, and a genuine desire to connect visitors with Australia’s First Nations heritage.
If you’d like to learn more about Aboriginal art and culture from a first-hand perspective, let me know. I can connect you with my good friend, Aboriginal artist Garry Purchase, who shares his life stories through his artwork. Guests can meet him, hear his experiences, and even purchase his pieces directly — a genuine connection, not tourist-shop fluff.
Meet the artist - Garry Purchase
