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House Sitting in darwin

House sitting and pet care in Darwin, Northern Territory—whether you are in the city centre, inner suburbs, or the wider area.

Lifestyle Guide

Darwin operates at a pace distinct from southern cities, where a car is fundamental for navigating daily life. Running errands, whether for groceries at the local supermarket or a necessary vet visit for your temporary companion, relies heavily on personal transport. The city’s bus network connects major hubs, but for convenient, door-to-door access to essentials and recreational spots with a pet, a vehicle simplifies routines immensely. With the tropical heat, especially during the build-up, morning and late afternoon walks become crucial for dogs. Explore the shaded walking tracks within East Point Reserve or along the expansive Nightcliff foreshore, ensuring pets remain hydrated. For fresh produce and a taste of local life, Parap Village Markets on Saturdays offers a pleasant outing, easily reached by car, making it simple to pick up ingredients for your meals back at the house. Living in Darwin means adapting to a relaxed rhythm. Your days will unfold with space for pet care and personal errands without feeling rushed. Distances between key amenities are manageable by car, allowing for efficient trips to stock up on pet food or access the CBD for a coffee, before returning to the quiet comfort of your temporary home. This ease of movement ensures you can maintain routines for the pets and the household without stress.

Open Assignments

4 Open Now

wulagi, Northern Territory

29 Day Stay Starts 19 Dec 2026
Responsiveness

Looking for a house and pet sitter. We have a very needy crate training puppy frenchie bulldog that is an inside dog. Enjoys a short walk each night.

larrakeyah, Northern Territory

18 Day Stay Starts 21 Dec 2026
Responsiveness

I have a 14 year old dog who needs a couple of walks a day. As an old girl, she is otherwise sleepy and spends most of the day sleeping. There are also some plants on the balcony that may need watering if there is no rain. My away dates are not set in stone. I will book my travel around sitter availability.

howard springs, Northern Territory

0 Day Stay Starts
Responsiveness

Hello, Our names are Joe & Mary and we live in the NT, 30 minutes drive to Darwin city. We are heading away for 10 days and need a Housesitter who will be able to look after our Chihuahua and friendly Doberman. We also have small mix of geese, ducks and chickens which are all contained and easily looked after. Fresh eggs are all yours! We own a 5 acre property with electric gate and inground pool. Newly renovated 2 bedroom 1 bathroom airconditioned container house with large covered outdo...

woodroffe, Northern Territory

0 Day Stay Starts
Responsiveness

Mow lawn, turn on sprinkler for orchids - if it's not raining, feed fish and possibly have a very beautiful placid quiet boxer for 5 weeks of school holidays (this is not confirmed yet)

Recent Activity (Past 3 Months)

larrakeyah, Northern Territory

18 Day Stay Listed 21 Dec 2026

I have a 14 year old dog who needs a couple of walks a day. As an old girl, she is otherwise sleepy and spends most of the day sleeping. There are also some plants on the balcony that may need watering if there is no rain. My away dates are not set in stone. I will book my travel around sitter availability.

larrakeyah, Northern Territory

3 Day Stay Listed 03 Aug 2026

I live in a beautiful apartment with a 14 year old dog, Shadow. Shadow needs a walk in the morning and evening. And some cuddles. She is a gentle soul who spends most of the day sleeping.

wulagi, Northern Territory

29 Day Stay Listed 19 Dec 2026

Looking for a house and pet sitter. We have a very needy crate training puppy frenchie bulldog that is an inside dog. Enjoys a short walk each night.

berry springs, Northern Territory

30 Day Stay Listed 08 June 2026

No pets but a garden thar requires watering in the dry

howard springs, Northern Territory

11 Day Stay Listed 12 Sept 2026

One very quiet rescue chocolate collie( Yogi Bear) aged around 13 years.Loves a short morning and afternoon walk.About 3 acres of garden mostly revegetated natives.Automatic sprinklers.

woodroffe, Northern Territory

13 Day Stay Listed 12 June 2026

House sit our home and look after our 3 pets. Two dogs and one cat. Basic cleaning and tidying duties like floor sweep and yard tidy with leaf blower.

leanyer, Northern Territory

78 Day Stay Listed 05 Mar 2026

I’m looking for someone to house sit and look after two indoor cats in our two bedroom units for the above dates

stuart park, Northern Territory

5 Day Stay Listed 08 Jan 2026

Hi our house sitter has just cancelled on us (going camping instead) so we are looking for someone to house sit from tomorrow until the 13th. There is the possibility to stay until the 19th or 20th if interested. We live in Stuart Park, Darwin. Have two cavoodles and ten free rage chickens. Hope to hear from you Erin

woodroffe , Northern Territory

23 Day Stay Listed 24 Apr 2026

House sitting plus looking after two small dogs whom are very social. Lawns get mowed and palm leaves removed each month. House pool unfortunately still out of service and await owners response. Quiet street with great neighbours. Supermarket down the road. Foxtel and good wifi. Good aircon in rooms and lounge room which also keeps dining room and kitchen cool. Small pond with fish require only flake food once or twice a week.

fannie bay, Northern Territory

10 Day Stay Listed 20 Dec 2025

Feed our dogs Feed our chickens Keep house secure, clean and tidy. Enjoy our home and all our beautiful local area has to offer. Our home is a large house with a guest bedroom and bathroom available. We are close to Fannie Bay Village and Parap village. We are also one block from Parap pool. East point Reserve is approximately 2 km away. We have a large pool and beautiful large upstairs deck with surrounded by a lush tropical garden. We also have excellent air conditioning and a ...

anula, Northern Territory

31 Day Stay Listed 04 Dec 2025

We are looking for someone to stay in our home and feed our dogs, taking them on occasional walks. We live in a 3 bedroom house in Anula opposite a quiet local park and playground with a big yard and lots of children’s play equipment

wulagi, Northern Territory

13 Day Stay Listed 20 Dec 2025

Hi everyone! We’re looking for a kind and reliable house sitter to look after our home in Wulagi from around 20th December to 2nd or 3rd January while our family is away. We’ll have just moved in mid-December (we’ve recently purchased the home — yay Defence life and all its moves! 🏡✨), so please forgive a few unpacked boxes here and there. 🏡 About the home: • 3-bedroom home with a pool – perfect for cooling off over Christmas! • Comfortable, relaxed space in a lovely, quiet area. ...

moil, Northern Territory

17 Day Stay Listed 21 Dec 2025

Elevated tropical home in Darwin, close to everything - beach, shops, city only 10 mins away. Large pool to keep you cool. One old dog and a cat to care for. Low maintenance yard, unlikely to need anything done. Will suit a couple or single without children or their own pets.

woodroffe, Northern Territory

26 Day Stay Listed 07 Jan 2026

Looking for someone to house and pet sit for one outside dog.

bellamack, Northern Territory

4 Day Stay Listed 23 Dec 2025

look after three dogs and home. Reference and police check preferred

stuart park, Northern Territory

16 Day Stay Listed 18 Dec 2025

Chewable pill morning and night. Older dog and does not need long walks. Apartment with large balcony looking over the harbour. Secure parking for one car. Pool on complex. Beer and food nearby.

parap, Northern Territory

5 Day Stay Listed 01 Dec 2025

We require someone to care for our house and garden in Parap for one week. Duties include watering plants, keeping the house secure and clean and swimming in the pool. The house is a tropical elevated house with louvres throughout. It has air conditioning in the bedrooms and secure parking. There will be another house sitting opportunity shortly after: 26/12/25-9/1/26. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Local insight

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Last 12 months
Last 12 months for Darwin: confirmed house sits in this region and typical stay length.

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