ABOUT US

We love meeting people. We love entertaining. We love
travelling and discovering new places. So we love to entertain
people who love to travel!

We have discovered many beautiful areas both in Australia and
around the world but we are always happy to return to the
natural wonders of Sydney’s northern beaches and the rugged
beauty of the Blue Mountains world heritage area.

If you choose our stay and tour option


Let us share these with you! At ‘Sydney With Us’ we offer a
unique way to explore Sydney and its surrounds – you stay in our home and we are your personalised tour guides for the duration of your stay. We’ll work together with you to plan a
customised itinerary for your holiday, and we’ll drive you to each location and guide you every step of the way – as little or as much as you need!

MORE ABOUT US

Ray was born in Manly on Sydney’s Northern Beaches and has lived in the area his whole life. A business executive who has worked in the employment and training industry for more than
30 years, Ray has had extensive experience with international and English colleges and enjoys interacting with overseas students and visitors who come to Sydney to experience the life, language and culture.

Christine, born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland has lived most of her life on Sydney’s northern beaches with Ray and the family. An English teacher who has also taught French and German, Christine has a love of learning new languages and experiencing different cultures. She currently works with University programs teaching English to non-English speaking students, and looks forward to each new opportunity to travel around the world and the experiences and knowledge this brings.

Ray and Christine raised their three children in their Sydney home; these are now adults and have settled nearby themselves after studying, travelling and working around the world. As they say – “Where else would we wish to live?!”

Ray and Christine have travelled extensively in Australia, from beachside or farm holidays when their children were young, to more adventurous trekking and overseas travel in recent years. They are an active outdoor couple who love both the beach and the bush. They host many joyous celebrations in their home with friends and their fun-loving, extended family.

Come Stay With Us and experience Sydney in this fun and unique way that really lets you get inside the ‘real’ Sydney!