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

Lifestyle Guide

Waking in Richmond-Tweed, the day often begins with calls of native birds, the distant ocean. Your morning dog walk might trace the sandy arc of a northern beach like Cabarita, where the tide offers an invigorating start, or follow the shaded banks of the Tweed River near Murwillumbah. Local cafes in Kingscliff or Brunswick Heads open early, providing strong coffee and a sense of the area's unhurried rhythm before you settle into responsibilities. Afternoon strolls with your charge could lead to one of Ballina's riverside parks, perfect for a frisbee throw, or a quieter hinterland trail if the homeowner's vehicle allows. Mid-week, farmers markets in places like Newrybar or Mullumbimby offer abundant local produce, ideal for preparing fresh meals while keeping to pets' routines. This region thrives on outdoor living, influencing everything from the easygoing local pace to the availability of dog-friendly spaces. Weekends invite broader exploration. Drive inland to the Wollumbin National Park lookout for panoramic views, or take a coastal road trip south to Lennox Head's surf break. Many stunning hinterland trails often require pets to stay home, so plan these around your furry companions' comfort. As someone's home, the local expectation extends to quiet enjoyment of natural spaces and mindful parking in smaller beach towns. Here, daily pet care blends with immersion in the rich landscape.

Open Assignments

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pottsville, New South Wales

13 Day Stay Starts 07 Sept 2026
Responsiveness

2 jack Russell dogs big fenced off block single story house with pool plenty room for caravan

east ballina, New South Wales

14 Day Stay Starts 25 Sept 2026
Responsiveness

We have a beautiful 2 bedroom apartment on the first floor (up about 12 stairs) in East Ballina. The apartment has views of the river inlet and is about 250 metres from the Ballina lighthouse with extraordinary views over the coast, and just 400 metres to two swimming beaches, a wonderful cafe with amazing views of the ocean and a lovely Italian restaurant. There are gorgeous coastal walks, walks to the breakwall, and we are not far from Shaws Bay where you can swim, paddle board and enjoy th...

tweed heads, New South Wales

3 Day Stay Starts 02 Oct 2026
Responsiveness

Sweet 2.5yr old Border Collie needs one big walk or exercise session per day. We live close to beautiful walks along the Tweed River with shops directly behind for ultimate convenience or we are a 20minute walk to Kirra Beach. We also have a ragdoll cat who will need feeding wet food once a day in evening and dog gets fed fresh food also at that time with fresh daily water.

terranora, New South Wales

97 Day Stay Starts 15 May 2027
Responsiveness

No pet, few pot plants ( 20) , just keeps door swinging and be visible. Basic house keeping while living in home

terranora, New South Wales

97 Day Stay Starts 15 May 2027
Responsiveness

No pets, water few pot plants and keep doors swinging, basic house work as required. Large private house, no public transport close by.

terranora, New South Wales

97 Day Stay Starts 15 May 2027
Responsiveness

No pets, water few pot plants and keep doors swinging, basic house work as required. Large private house, no public transport close by.

cumbalum, New South Wales

23 Day Stay Starts 16 June 2027
Responsiveness

We have a beautiful, people loving dog, Polly, seven chickens and a thriving veggie garden/food forest. We would love someone to look after our animals and garden while we are away in the UK for a friends wedding. Polly is a bull arab x whippet and a creature of habit, getting a walk morning and night. We are on acreage, and don't have a fenced yard so she can't be left at home for more than 6 hours at a time, but will happily come on adventures with you. For this reason someone who works...

kunghur creek, New South Wales

0 Day Stay Starts
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Farm stay in quiet rural area. We have 2 working dogs, 2 cats, 2 chooks, 1 cockateel, 2 horses and cattle. The farm house is the orIginal style workers cottage with high ceilings, 2 bedrooms, kitchen and living area, sunroom and dining area, bathroom with bath and walk in shower, Verandas around 3 sides of the house. Nearest town is 19 Klms, with a local store, coffee shop, post office, fuel, weekly market. There is plenty of space for a caravan or motor home, water and power available ...

woodburn, New South Wales

0 Day Stay Starts
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Require someone willing to not cook meat in my small abode (fish okay) Any gender couple is okay but it is a small dwelling. I have a cat to be cared for. He's mostly inside but will go for escorted walks. He's a very gentle male. My place requires the right person/s as it's in the bush (very wet at present. No fire danger likely for some time to come). The toilet is a composting squat toilet. Excellent hot shower. The driveway is 3 very rough kilometres. Although in the dry, I don't en...

rosebank, New South Wales

0 Day Stay Starts
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House-sitting, garden care and watering in a rural small cottage. Keep the place in order. Provide water for wildlife including birds, wallabies, koalas, bandicoots, bats and the occasional reptile for about a month as I will be away. Given the hot summer, I think best to have someone look after the place and enjoy this beautiful place. I was not evacuated in the November fires; my neighbour is the Chief of the Rosebank Rural Fire Service, and his property wraps around mine. You can bring a d...

Recent Activity (Past 3 Months)

east ballina, New South Wales

14 Day Stay Listed 25 Sept 2026

We have a beautiful 2 bedroom apartment on the first floor (up about 12 stairs) in East Ballina. The apartment has views of the river inlet and is about 250 metres from the Ballina lighthouse with extraordinary views over the coast, and just 400 metres to two swimming beaches, a wonderful cafe with amazing views of the ocean and a lovely Italian restaurant. There are gorgeous coastal walks, walks to the breakwall, and we are not far from Shaws Bay where you can swim, paddle board and enjoy th...

cumbalum, New South Wales

23 Day Stay Listed 16 June 2027

We have a beautiful, people loving dog, Polly, seven chickens and a thriving veggie garden/food forest. We would love someone to look after our animals and garden while we are away in the UK for a friends wedding. Polly is a bull arab x whippet and a creature of habit, getting a walk morning and night. We are on acreage, and don't have a fenced yard so she can't be left at home for more than 6 hours at a time, but will happily come on adventures with you. For this reason someone who works...

banora point, New South Wales

10 Day Stay Listed 06 Mar 2027

We have one 5-year-old cat who can be a little anxious until he gets to know you. He’s an adventurous boy who loves spending time in the garden, but he does need to be supervised outside to make sure he doesn’t find a way into the neighbouring yards. He only goes out into the back yard during the day and is firmly indoors from late afternoon to early morning. He needs to be fed and have fresh water twice a day (although he'll try to convince he needs to be fed multiple times in a day), an...

tweed heads, New South Wales

3 Day Stay Listed 02 Oct 2026

Sweet 2.5yr old Border Collie needs one big walk or exercise session per day. We live close to beautiful walks along the Tweed River with shops directly behind for ultimate convenience or we are a 20minute walk to Kirra Beach. We also have a ragdoll cat who will need feeding wet food once a day in evening and dog gets fed fresh food also at that time with fresh daily water.

lismore, New South Wales

30 Day Stay Listed 29 Aug 2026

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pottsville, New South Wales

13 Day Stay Listed 07 Sept 2026

2 jack Russell dogs big fenced off block single story house with pool plenty room for caravan

kingscliff, New South Wales

20 Day Stay Listed 30 Aug 2026

Our Dalmatian is master of the house and all we require is that he’s treated as such. He likes going for walks and chatting with the locals in our small town and chasing his frisby on the off leash beach.

federal , New South Wales

60 Day Stay Listed 06 Nov 2026

No pets just garden. Lawn mowing ..pool maintenance

terranora, New South Wales

97 Day Stay Listed 15 May 2027

No pets, water few pot plants and keep doors swinging, basic house work as required. Large private house, no public transport close by.

terranora, New South Wales

97 Day Stay Listed 15 May 2027

No pets, water few pot plants and keep doors swinging, basic house work as required. Large private house, no public transport close by.

terranora, New South Wales

97 Day Stay Listed 15 May 2027

No pet, few pot plants ( 20) , just keeps door swinging and be visible. Basic house keeping while living in home

ballina, New South Wales

25 Day Stay Listed 17 Sept 2026

Hi! Thanks for looking at our listing. My young son and I are hoping to travel (it’s all booked just pending war madness etc) for 26 days from mid September to mid October . We have a funny old cat (loves to cuddle on the lounge) and cute little toy poodle. I’ve also got some pot plants that I water about once a week (ish). We live in a tidy two storey town house 30 seconds walk to the river, near Norton Park. There are two bedrooms and a bathroom downstairs (queen and single). Th...

north tumbulgum, New South Wales

189 Day Stay Listed 27 Mar 2027

1/2 acre grassy block with some hedges. Salt water pool, Tennis court on the junction of the Tweed and Rouse rivers.

kingscliff, New South Wales

8 Day Stay Listed 29 Aug 2026

Beach house that is a 7 minute walk to the beach, parks and cafes. House includes a pool, heating/cooling and fully equipped kitchen. Small dog will need to be looked after as well, does not like other dogs so walking not necessary but playing with his ball each night he loves. Very low maintenance dog and house, we just need someone who will take care of our little fur baby.

tweed heads west, New South Wales

14 Day Stay Listed 23 July 2026

We have a little 8 year old Yorkiepoo who is real Mummy’s boy. He’s not use to being left alone, so I’m looking for someone who is happy being with him (not 24/7). Our house is going through renovations but it’s lovely and homely and very clean. There won’t be much to do, maybe water my indoor plants twice.

tweed heads south, New South Wales

9 Day Stay Listed 26 July 2026

We have two staffys that are happy home bodies. Looking for someone to keep them company and feed them and stay here. No yard work required. Great convenient location close to tweed heads and coolangatta and the best beaches. Contact me if you would like more information. Thankyou

tweed heads, New South Wales

7 Day Stay Listed 24 June 2026

Pet sit for Georgie frenchie and cat Milli GB is 11 yo frenchie cross Milli British blue cat 12 years old Georgie likes to be with you all the time whilst at home she loves walks on a lead She sleeps on our bed so you must allow her to be comfortable in her own home Milli is a madam who is in charge and will demand a feed when she is hungry but she’s not a lap cat she likes her own space We live close to the river and local shops and restaurants

east wardell, New South Wales

16 Day Stay Listed 25 July 2026

Peaceful Acre Retreat – Seeking Animal Lovers for our Maremma & Border Collie! Hi there! We are looking for a reliable, animal-loving house sitter (or sitters) to look after our beautiful one-acre property in East Wardell while we are away from July 25th to August 10th. Our primary focus is ensuring our two beloved dogs are well-loved, fed, and kept company. 🐾 Our Furry Family Our Maremma: A loyal, gentle giant who takes her guardian role seriously but loves her family dearly....

yorklea, New South Wales

11 Day Stay Listed 18 Aug 2026

We have 2 ponies, one who is a diabetic and has oral paste of a morning. 3 gold fish and 1 dog 🐕. A few plants to water. We lock ponies up about 7 am of a morning and feed them at lunch time. They get let out at 5 pm of an evening.

pottsville, New South Wales

34 Day Stay Listed 10 June 2026

We’re looking for a lovely human to care for our beautiful kelpie Rosie while enjoying a little slice of beachside paradise.
 We live in a cosy two-bedroom apartment right on the beach, with incredible ocean views and a dog-friendly stretch of sand directly out the front. Think morning coffees watching the waves, salty sunsets, and barefoot beach walks. Here’s a link to the apartment on Airbnb to see photos: https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/1615649950629082125
 Rosie is a sweet, affectio...

hastings point, New South Wales

34 Day Stay Listed 10 June 2026

We’re looking for a lovely human to care for our beautiful kelpie Rosie while enjoying a little slice of beachside paradise.
 We live in a cosy two-bedroom apartment right on the beach, with incredible ocean views and a dog-friendly stretch of sand directly out the front. Think morning coffees watching the waves, salty sunsets, and barefoot beach walks. Here’s a link to the apartment on Airbnb to see photos: https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/1615649950629082125
 Rosie is a sweet, affectio...

byron bay, New South Wales

10 Day Stay Listed 15 May 2026

Loving our indoor Persians (2), watering the garden

kingscliff, New South Wales

25 Day Stay Listed 26 Apr 2026

Townhouse in a beach suburb, small courtyard , 4 min walk to beach, restaurants, shops, supermarket. Walk the dog twice a day. Medium size well behaved cocker spaniel cross.

south golden beach, New South Wales

25 Day Stay Listed 05 Apr 2026

Am looking to go on a roadtrip in April. Need person/s to mind house and cat. Nice 3 bedroom house. Walking distance to the beach in very pretty, leafy South Golden Beach. Basically need someone to take care of my feline buddy, Bootsy.

lennox head, New South Wales

4 Day Stay Listed 07 May 2026

Frank is well behaved kelpie greyhound cross. I often refer to him as a little dog in a big dog body. He likes little dogs and he is very gentle. My house is 2 storey house and walking distance to the beach and freshwater lake. I have a few indoor plants and a small garden to water 1-2 times a week in summer but less in winter.

kunghur creek, New South Wales

0 Day Stay Listed

Farm stay in quiet rural area. We have 2 working dogs, 2 cats, 2 chooks, 1 cockateel, 2 horses and cattle. The farm house is the orIginal style workers cottage with high ceilings, 2 bedrooms, kitchen and living area, sunroom and dining area, bathroom with bath and walk in shower, Verandas around 3 sides of the house. Nearest town is 19 Klms, with a local store, coffee shop, post office, fuel, weekly market. There is plenty of space for a caravan or motor home, water and power available ...

banora point, New South Wales

50 Day Stay Listed 05 Sept 2026

10 year old golden retriever female dog. Large house, your own bedroom and bathroom. Need dog walked every couple of days and maybe a trip to the beach. Lots of cuddles and pats. Close to beaches, cinema, shopping centres. Beautiful area. Bit of garden to weed, lawns to be mowed. Endless supply of passionfruit 😃

east ballina, New South Wales

20 Day Stay Listed 21 May 2026

We are looking for someone or a couple to look after our adorable 12 year old pug, Billy Bob and black furballl cat Rebel. We are in the lovely East Ballina, views of the river inlet, 300m to the lighthouse with incredible views and 5 minutes walk to 2 beaches, an amazing Cafe and lovely restaurant. We are on the first floor of a quiet apartment block, up about 12 steps, with lovely neighbours.

east ballina, New South Wales

14 Day Stay Listed 27 Mar 2026

We are seeking someone to come and stay in our first floor (about 18 stairs up) unit in East Ballina to care for our lovely black furball cat Rebel. She is pretty self sufficient but loves just knowing someone is around. The apartment has some views to the river inlet, is about 300 m walk to the lighthouse and incredible views and 2 beaches, cafes and a restaurant within a 5 minute walk.

murwillumbah, New South Wales

28 Day Stay Listed 13 May 2026

Hi there, We live in a beautiful 3 bedroom cottage in the heart of Murwillumbah. Set on 37 Acres but only a 5 minute walk to the main street. It is very peaceful and quiet and close to all public services. The Southern end of the Gold Coast is only 30 mins, Byron Bay 45 mins, Cabarita and Kingscliff Beach only 20 mins. We have a tidy and clean home and looking for a Trustworthy, Caring house sitter's to enjoy it, as well as care for our animals. There is a stumpy tailed cattle dog name...

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