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House Sitting in central west

House sitting and pet care in Central West, New South Wales—whether you are in the city centre, inner suburbs, or the wider area.

Lifestyle Guide

House sitting in the Central West offers a distinct rural experience where a reliable vehicle is crucial for daily essentials and pet care. Distances between towns mean a trip to a specialist vet or larger supermarket often involves a scenic, planned drive. Embrace the region's measured pace; errands take longer, conversations are unhurried. This rhythm complements a pet's routine, allowing unhurried morning walks along quiet country roads, local parks, or dedicated riverbank paths, all suitable for their daily exercise. Most towns provide core necessities on their main street: a local supermarket, pharmacy, and medical centre. Vet services are typically in larger hubs like Orange or Bathurst, so confirm your location's proximity and plan pet needs accordingly. For personal provisioning, charming local cafes offer morning coffee, some with outdoor areas for a well-behaved dog, and weekend markets often provide fresh produce. Preparation is key: factor in fuel stops, consider a cooler for groceries, and download offline maps as cellular service can be patchy. The landscape encourages outdoor exploration, from regional gardens to state forest trails; always ensure your pet’s safety and hydration. This region invites a slower, deliberate engagement with your temporary home and its furry inhabitants.

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wirrinya, New South Wales

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Water the garden Maintain the pool Care for our dogs and cats

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forbes , New South Wales

18 Day Stay Listed 18 July 2026

Looking for a couple to look after ourv4 bedroom home and a very spoiled female carvoodle dog. Have room to park a van Easy to maintain home with pool Happy to pay a smallsum for fuel as it is so costly

forbes , New South Wales

18 Day Stay Listed 18 July 2026

Looking for a couple to look after ourv4 bedroom home and a very spoiled female carvoodle dog. Have room to park a van Easy to maintain home with pool Happy to pay a smallsum for fuel as it is so costly

orange, New South Wales

9 Day Stay Listed 19 Apr 2026

LOCATION: ORANGE NSW. Need a sitter comfortable with a walk in aviary containing cockatoos, galahs, magpies & pigeons. One large outside dog & two smaller mixed breed inside/outside dogs who will love to seep with you. Very comfortable home close to CBD, cafes, Pubs. Lake & walking trails, close to wineries & quaint sml localities.

goulburn , New South Wales

47 Day Stay Listed 19 Aug 2026

Two look after two small Shih Tzu 10 year dogs. They are very affectionate and well behaved and house trained. Charlie and Marley. Marley requires medication twice a day. They have long hair which requires brushing a few times a week. They are well behaved doing this. They go to a groomer as well. Our two indoor birds just need water and seed. Our chooks need feeding and eggs collected. Our home needs care when needed. We have indoor and outdoor pot plants and a small garden. We just ne...

wirrinya, New South Wales

31 Day Stay Listed 30 Mar 2026

Care for our beautiful garden and Labrador

parkes , New South Wales

94 Day Stay Listed 23 Mar 2026

House sit. Water plants. Feed and look after 2 dogs. Collect mail. A sausage dog and a Maltese shitzu. A garage can be available if need be.

mount fairy, New South Wales

54 Day Stay Listed 22 Feb 2026

We live on 100 acres of rolling farmland about 40 minutes from Canberra and 10 minutes from the charming town of Bungendore. Our lovey 3 bedroom home is surrounded by an establishing parkland garden. The house is off-grid. Excellent internet. Gourmet kitchen. Most of the garden has a watering system, some trees and garden beds need to be watered every few days in hot weather. Indoor plants also need watering. We have a gorgeous Labrador, a stable cat, two horses and a small herd of cows. ...

lithgow, New South Wales

6 Day Stay Listed 22 Jan 2026

Looking for someone to house sit our home and feed our pets. We have one cat and one dog.

run o waters, New South Wales

6 Day Stay Listed 01 Apr 2026

House sit and care for 2 Samoyed dogs. Dogs don’t need to be walked.

cowra, New South Wales

12 Day Stay Listed 26 Feb 2026

We have a modest 3 bedroom home, on a quarter of an acre in town. We are slowly renovating our home and the main bathroom and laundry are completed. We have evaporative cooling to helps to cool the heat of our summer days. We require someone to provide care for our 3 dogs, one giant breed a Newfoundland, she is our old girl and two very small Papillon who are nearly twelve months old. Unfortunately due to COVID our old girl does not cope with being left alone at all, which is why we require a...

boxers creek, New South Wales

23 Day Stay Listed 07 Nov 2025

Needed mature age person or couple preferably with own caravan set up to live on site at a rural property north of Goulburn. Property is 80 acres of bushland and around 20 mins north of Goulburn town. Access is via a road off the highway around 4km in. My elderly mother who has parkinsons is living in the house and needs assistance with very minimal things. She has support workers for cleaning, shopping and appointments. She only requires help with basic day to day things that could arise s...

orange, New South Wales

7 Day Stay Listed 21 Dec 2025

To look after our 2 indoor cats both around 12yrs. Monkey and Meeko (cats) are both indoor only - fed 4pm ish every night. 2 kitty litter trays, 1 self cleaning needs changing weekly. Debris removed daily from other. Some minor gardening in watering if no rain. Lawns mowed by contractor Our home was built in 1910, has been fully renovated, ducted A/C, modern kitchen gas and electric, new wet room shower and free standing bath, manageable garden, Walking tracks through park 2 min walk...

run-o-waters, New South Wales

3 Day Stay Listed 17 Oct 2025

Require someone to look after a 14 week old puppy. Still currently being toilet trained, very friendly and loves cuddles

bungonia , New South Wales

39 Day Stay Listed 07 Oct 2025

Mind two kelpies on 100 acres 15 mins from Goulburn

orange, New South Wales

16 Day Stay Listed 07 Oct 2025

Enjoy a stay in my house in Orange, it is fairly central being a five minute drive from the CBD but close to the road that will take you straight out to the mountain, lake, and wineries. The house is quite historic but nevertheless has ducted gas heating that is very effective over the cooler months (in Orange that can mean March until November:) Orange has good access to some pretty nature and camping spots. It is known for its food and wine. A very pretty place especially in Spring and Aut...

mudgee, New South Wales

12 Day Stay Listed 28 Sept 2025

Needing someone to live in to care for Dog, Cat, Chickens. You will be 10mins from town. Our home is comfortable and well cared for. Preference for a non smoker though outdoor area is fine

grenfell, New South Wales

116 Day Stay Listed 04 May 2026

House sit a 120-year-old beautiful historic fully renovated home (3 bed, 2 bath). Low maintenance gardens that require minor weeding and mowing lawns with our two zero turn ride on mowers (block is 2 acres with fruit trees, vineyard etc). We don't have pets and no pets allowed in the house. This is a great opportunity to live a historic regional town, and only 2.5 hours from the Blue Mountains, Canberra or Wagga Wagga. Undercover parking is available.

mount frome, New South Wales

14 Day Stay Listed 28 Sept 2025

House sit in comfortable home to feed 18yr old cat, Walk once or twice a day Kelpie 2yr dog. Also feeding chickens and watering pot plants when required. Non smokers please or if smoker only outside. Located 10min drive from Mudgee Town centre.

bowenfels, New South Wales

5 Day Stay Listed 17 July 2025

I have 2 x cats that would need looking after. I also have outdoor birds which may need fresh water. The cats need regular company and feeding

orange, New South Wales

6 Day Stay Listed 19 July 2025

To look after our 2 indoor cats both around 12yrs. Monkey and Meeko (cats) are both indoor only - fed 4pm ish every night. 2 kitty litter trays, 1 self cleaning needs changing weekly. Debris removed daily from other. Some minor gardening in watering if no rain. Lawns mowed by contractor Our home was built in 1910, has been fully renovated, ducted A/C, modern kitchen gas and electric, new wet room shower and free standing bath, manageable garden, Walking tracks through park 2 min walk...

orange, New South Wales

11 Day Stay Listed 03 July 2025

Looking for house sitter/pet sitter for our senior cat and dog. Both are inside pets and are to be cared for in home. Our cat Ben (14) is an inside cat (we do not let him outside) he may try to convince you otherwise. He will hide from you and eventually come out to greet you. Ben has a litter tray in the laundry. Sasha (11) is let out outside for short period (bathroom breaks and if warm) Sasha has arthritis, hip dysplasia, alopecia, and a metal rod in her leg why is why she is an i...

apple tree flat, New South Wales

34 Day Stay Listed 09 Sept 2025

Look after 3.5 yo Jack Russell (outside dog), 6 chooks in a tractor and keep lawn, pot plants and garden watered. We are on a vineyard 15km out of Mudgee. The Cudgegong River (carp and trout in season) runs along the perimeter of the property along the base of the hills. As well as our cellar door, there are two others in very close proximity of our neighbours.

cowra, New South Wales

18 Day Stay Listed 21 June 2025

Look after 2 dogs,1 cat and7 chickens. Located 5 mins drive from Cowra town centre and on 300 acres.New home.

orange, New South Wales

58 Day Stay Listed 11 June 2025

We require a person or a couple to mind our house in beautiful Orange NSW . We also have an old black and tan Kelpie. He is a smiley happy dog and he loves people. The house has 6 bedrooms. It is on 120 acres just five minutes from the Orange Post Office. Orange is a well known cool country wine area. Orange is major Medical centre, a university town and also a mining area. Orange is just 250kms from Sydney

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