Matt
The Wildlife Whisperer
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- I live in Sydney
- I speak English
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- Response time less than 7 hours
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Matt Urmenyhazi is a passionate nature and wildlife tour guide with a remarkable background. In his youth, he embarked on a transformative 14-month hitchhiking journey circumnavigating Australia, which left an indelible mark on him. The experiences and connections he made during this time continue to shape his adult life.
Having transitioned from a grateful hitchhiking passenger to a private driver and guide, Matt now shares Australia's natural wonders with others. He sees this opportunity as a way to reciprocate the kindness and generosity he received from fellow travelers and guides.
"My mission is to reveal the genuine essence of Sydney life, the way locals truly experience it – often surrounded by the breathtaking natural wonders just beyond the city limits. Born and raised in Sydney, I'm deeply passionate about our unspoiled landscapes, diverse flora, and captivating fauna, I've spent my weekends and holidays discovering the hidden gems tucked away on the outskirts of the city. Now, I'm eager to share these precious discoveries with you."
- I live in Sydney
- I speak English
- Verified Local host
- Response time less than 7 hours
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Nature and Wildlife - Australia in One Day
35 reviews • €350 pp • 10.5 hoursday tripcarInstantly Confirmed
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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!!
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