Matt

Wildlife Whisperer

Responds quickly
  • I live in Sydney
  • I speak English
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 6 hours

Hi there! Nice to meet you

G’day, I’m Matt – born in Sydney, raised by the bush, and probably the only bloke you’ll meet who once hitchhiked solo around Australia for 14 months and lived to tell the tale (with a grin). That wild ride taught me a thing or two – mainly that Aussies are generous legends and that the best stories happen off the beaten track.

These days, I’ve swapped the dusty backpack for a comfy 4WD and now I’m the one behind the wheel – giving visitors like you a front-row seat to the real Australia. Not the tourist-trap version, but the good stuff: echidnas rustling through the undergrowth, secret lookouts, gum trees older than your great-granddad, and the occasional curious wallaby giving us a sideways look.

I started Sydney Guided Tours to pay back the kindness I copped from total strangers during my travels. It’s my way of showing folks the Australia I know and love – raw, rugged, and ridiculously beautiful – just a stone’s throw from the city.

My mission? Simple. I want you to feel like a local, not a tourist. To taste the coffee we actually drink. To see the wild side of Sydney most people miss. And to leave with your jaw on the floor and your camera full.

So if you’re after something genuine – not a bloke in a headset rattling off facts from a script – jump in. I’ll show you the kind of day that’ll make your mates back home think you joined a David Attenborough doco.

Let’s hit the road.

  • I live in Sydney
  • I speak English
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 6 hours

My Sydney in pictures

Book one of my offers in Sydney

Let's explore Sydney together! As your local guide, I'll show you the best of Sydney on a private & personalized tour for you.

Did you know that I can personalize your experience?

All Withlocals tours are completely customisable to your needs. Just let me know your preferences for a private and personalized experience!

Responds quickly

Reviews

Tim
15 February 2025
Matt’s tour was one of the highlights of our Australia trip. His positive attitude, high energy and enthusiasm is wonderful and the love for his country and it’s resources was evident the entire time. His attention to detail was phenomenal. This is a trip we will remember for the rest of our lives.Greatest Australian Tour EVER!
Kevin
17 January 2025
Really fun day with Matt. Saw a lot in 10 hours. Hiking, sanctuary, beaches, downtown. He really has a finger on the pulse of Sydney and surrounding areas, most of which you wouldn’t find if stumbling around on your own. Would highly recommend his tour. The best day ever!
Lisa
8 January 2025
Matt's tour was amazing. We saw so many new things and got to enjoy great scenery. He takes professional photos throughout the day and you end the day with many great memories. Wonderful experience. 10
Mark
22 December 2024
Matt led us on a great off-the-beaten-path tour of Sydney. He was punctual, friendly and knowledgeable on all things Sydney. We started off on a bush walk where he pointed out many local plants and how the Aboriginals used them for a variety of purposes. We then went to a local lookout of a salt water river and estuary, a pearl factory, a chocolate factory and an animal sanctuary. At the sanctuary we say a Koala, kangaroos, wallabies, emus, and others. After lunch, we went to Avoca Beach and hiked over a rocky shore and saw deep tide pools, giant pelicans, and a spectacular beach. He took us to a place to see a large bat colony (flying foxes to the locals, and ended the day with some champagne and chocolate. We learned a great deal about Sydney, the area north of the city and the people who settled Australia thousand of years ago. It was a remarkable day.A perfect way to see Sydney
Debbie
10 November 2024
This was such an amazing experience! Matt made the day so much fun and was so knowledgeable about everything! From the wildlife experiences to the views and everything in between it will not be a day that I will ever forget. I can’t wait to come back and go on another tour with Matt. Absolutley Amazing Day!
Kent
10 September 2024
Matt was an excellent guide and custom-tailored our tour to maximize our experience. He is very knowledgeable of the flora and fauna of Australia and could easily describe the different species we encountered. We enjoyed waterfalls, koalas, kangaroos, flying foxes, aboriginal carvings, beaches, chocolate, and many other things on our tour. Thanks Matt! We had a great time!Matt was an excellent guide!
Fawaz
17 August 2024
It was my brother and I’s first time in Australia and Matt was such an amazing guide with a great sense of humor! In addition to showing off uniquely Aussie experiences with the animals and nature, he was very informative and passionate of the land he calls home! Absolute recommend for everybody visiting the land Down Under! Fantastic tour from a fantastic guide!
Rodney
28 February 2024
Was in touch with Matt for several months before we traveled Down Under. We told him what we were interested in (scenery and wildlife around Sydney) and he designed a perfect day. Due to our cruise schedule we only had one full day in Sydney before we flew home. Matt picked us up as we left their ship, gave us an amazing day and dropped us off at the Airport in time for our flight home. His tour included an amazing Kangaroo/koala encounter, scenic views, a great lunch at a nice beach, and other special extras. Do yourself a favor and hire Matt. He is very knowledgeable and personable!!!Best day of our 16 day Australia vacation
Erin
17 January 2024
We had an incredible day out with Matt! Seriously, if you want to see more than just the city sites around Sydney, booking this tour with Matt is A MUST! He was very communicative and professional prior to booking and carried these same values throughout the entire day of sightseeing! Matt truly has a love for his home and I believe him being able to share this part of his life with others, is what brings true happiness to him. It was a long day, but we saw everything he promised on the tour AND MORE!! One of the most favorite stops for us was meeting his friend Gary Purchase and seeing some of his artwork! He also surprised us with a "Surprise Bonus Stop" plus picked up some famous Harry's at the end of the day! Matt pours his heart & soul into his tour! Do not book this type of tour with anyone but Matt. The reason you book with Tours by Locals is to actually have a local take you around to see things that only they know about!Big day out was THE BEST DAY OUT
Bayi
31 December 2023
This tour was really a fun memorable experience for my daughters and myself! We got to see beautiful sceneries, saw some fluffy animals, visited a location wih aboriginal carvings, had lunch in a beautiful settings in avoca beach and also met with a very kind aboriginal artist who welcomed us into his home and shared some of the history of his ancestors with us. Georgia our tour guide was really nice, fun, helpful and knowledgable! We are grareful we go to experience this and would highly recommend Matt and Georgia to anyone who wants to experience Sydney’s surroundings in a day!Fun and educational trip!!

This is Withlocals

Play now

Connect with locals whenever and wherever!

Get the app to become part of the fastest growing local travel community. Ask your local guide to personalize your experience to your needs. Keep all your bookings at hand. Sounds cool, right?

  1. Australia›
  2. Sydney›
  3. Matt, Wildlife Whisperer