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Experience the Australia Most Visitors Never Find

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Spend the day with a lifelong Sydney local, discover hidden bushland, pat kangaroos and koalas, and explore the Australia tourists drive straight past.

These aren't tours built around crowded attractions and tight schedules.

They're private days designed around you, filled with hidden places, fascinating wildlife, plenty of laughs, and the kind of local knowledge that only comes from someone who's spent a lifetime exploring Sydney's wild side.

Private tours. Personal experiences. Memories you'll still be talking about years from now.

Original Australian experiences shaped through decades exploring Sydney’s wild places. For travellers who want more than the ordinary.

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Nature & Wildlife Australia Photo Experience

The Day Guests Remember Most From Their Australian Vacation

Most visitors come to Sydney hoping to tick a few famous animals off their bucket list.

What they don't expect is to finish the day feeling like they spent it with a local friend.That's why so many guests tell us this wasn't simply another tour.

It became the highlight of their Australian vacation.

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  • Hidden beaches and bushland most visitors never discover.
     

  • Koalas, kangaroos, flying foxes and Australia's unique wildlife.
     

  • Flexible private experiences built around your interests.
     

  • No buses. No crowds. No rushing.
     

  • Professional photographs included throughout the day.
     

  • Plenty of laughs along the way.

★★★★★

“The highlight of our entire trip to Australia.”


We spent weeks planning our trip, and this was the one day we kept talking about afterwards. Matt made everything feel effortless. We saw kangaroos up close, spent time with a koala, and visited places we never would have found on our own. It never felt rushed, and we always felt comfortable.

Susan & Mark, California, 21/03/26 Google Review

Tours

Private Sydney Wildlife Tours With Koalas, Kangaroos & Hidden Bushland

Some days the bush is quiet and peaceful. Other days the wallabies decide to steal the show.

Everything’s Taken Care Of

Rather than feeling like you've joined another tour group...

Imagine spending the day with a knowledgeable local friend who quietly knows all the best places.

We'll take care of everything.

• Koalas, kangaroos and unforgettable wildlife encounters
• Secret bushland locations tourists rarely discover
• Incredible coastal scenery
• Flexible itinerary built around your interests
• Local stories about wildlife, Aboriginal culture and Australian plants
• Professional photographs included
• Comfortable private transport
• Plenty of surprises along the way

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4 SECRET LOCATIONS

per tour, never on public itineraries

Meet Your Guide, Matt

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Before I ever became a tour guide, I spent my childhood disappearing into the Australian bush, sleeping in caves, learning the tracks, plants and wildlife simply because I loved being outdoors.

Decades later, I still feel exactly the same.

These tours aren't a job to me.

They're my excuse to share the Australia I genuinely love with people who've travelled halfway around the world to experience it.  
Learn more about Matt

WILDLIFE GETS
UP CLOSE!

(Sometimes Too Close)

 

Ever had an emu photobomb your selfie? You will. Our tours get you so close to the action, the animals might just steal the spotlight.

Proof’s in the Pics →
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YOUR GUIDE TO SYDNEY'S WILD SIDE


Decades of bushland secrets, hidden trails, and wildlife encounters, all wrapped into one unforgettable adventure.

Meet Your Wildlife Guide →
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​​EVERYTHING YOU
NEED TO KNOW
(Before You Ask)

From what to wear to how to pat a koala, we’ve got you covered. Quick answers mean you can get back to planning your big Aussie day out.

Got Questions? Sorted →
FAQs

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Discover Why 500+ Travellers Rate Us 5 Stars

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“Koalas and kangas are great, but it’s the laughs and stories you’ll remember.”

Matt Urmenyhazi

Tour Director and Wildlife Whisperer
 

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Rated #1 private wildlife tour by Viator 2024

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Sydney Guided Tours is proudly partnered with travel industry leaders

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Explore NSW national parks confidently with our Eco Pass-approved, eco-friendly, and culturally sensitive tours.

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We acknowledge and pay our respects to Elders and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live and work and pay respect to all Elders past and present.

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