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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 living pivots around the tropical climate, shaping your daily rhythm, especially when caring for pets. Early morning and late afternoon walks become essential rituals for furry companions to avoid the intense heat, making proximity to shaded parks like East Point Reserve or the coastal paths of Fannie Bay particularly valuable. While some central suburbs offer pleasant cycling routes for local errands, navigating Darwin's spread often requires a vehicle for grocery runs or vet appointments. Your weekends might involve a Saturday morning trip to the Parap Village Markets for fresh produce and prepared meals, a local institution for provisioning. For more extensive supplies, larger supermarkets are typically a short drive away, necessitating planning if you're without a dedicated car. Dog-friendly walks are best enjoyed along the Nightcliff foreshore as the sun begins to dip, always maintaining awareness of estuarine creatures near the water's edge. Access to a reliable vehicle, whether the homeowner's or a rental, simplifies daily management significantly. Public bus routes service major arteries, but their frequency and coverage for specific errands can be limiting, requiring careful timetable checks. Preparing for Darwin means adjusting to its slower pace and understanding that convenient access to essentials often translates to a short drive, ensuring both your comfort and the well-being of the pets in your care.

Open Assignments

3 Open Now

woodroffe, Northern Territory

13 Day Stay Starts 12 June 2026
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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.

howard springs, Northern Territory

0 Day Stay Starts
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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
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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)

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.

moil, Northern Territory

22 Day Stay Listed 13 Dec 2025

We are looking for a house and pet sitter to look after our home and our much-loved staffy, Mana, while we are away. Mana is super friendly and loves company. She enjoys two walks a day, loves her treats, and requires feeding twice daily. She is happiest when she can be by your side. You will have your own private space with a bathroom and small kitchenette, plus you are welcome to use the main kitchen and living areas. We also have a pool you can enjoy, and the house is close to the ma...

durack, Northern Territory

4 Day Stay Listed 05 Sept 2025

I have a senior dog (15) and I'm looking for a house sitter on a regular basis ….I'm a FIFO worker and need someone to fit in with my roster 10 days away and 6 days home. I do have another sitter but they aren’t always able to cover all my shifts, so it will be a shared roster. I would prefer someone that maybe retired or can work from home so they can be home with Rosa 🐶 but not essential.

tiwi , Northern Territory

27 Day Stay Listed 14 Dec 2025

Look after Our beautiful big Aussie Bulldog that requires love and attention and medication. A little hand watering the pot plants too. Thank you

tiwi, Northern Territory

31 Day Stay Listed 10 Dec 2025

Look after our beautiful big Aussie bulldog that requires lots of love and attention also medication.

larrakeyah, Northern Territory

51 Day Stay Listed 30 Nov 2025

3 bedroom apartment in city with gym and pool, must be home or with my french bulldog and take her for 2 walks a day. I prefer she isn't left home alone all day.

howard springs, Northern Territory

5 Day Stay Listed 27 Oct 2025

To look after 5 chooks which are well housed, and easy to look after and 2 young dogs, plus the property in general I may only be away for3 nights, (29th, 30th, 31st but just have to confirm.} A beautiful property with pool on 6 acres, close to shops and Howie pub, good Neighbour's as well.

malak, Northern Territory

10 Day Stay Listed 21 Aug 2025

Neat & tidy 3-bedroom home in Malak (Darwin NT). Security gates. Require someone to stay to look after two very demanding cats (17 & 19) who have access to outside but believe that the humans were put on this earth to be their butlers. (No kitty litter requirements) Will tell you they are hungry then they have just been fed. Feed and water cats only required & check mailbox and water a couple of plants if they haven't been killed before the trip. Don't be fooled by the photo - they are l...

woodroffe, Northern Territory

21 Day Stay Listed 18 Dec 2025

House sit and look after 2 dogs and one cat. Minor housekeeping in the way of mail collection and outside sweep with blower.

durack, Northern Territory

27 Day Stay Listed 13 Dec 2025

Hi I am looking for a someone to look after our family furry friend Bailey who is a scarphage cross great Dane. Along with a self supporting pool that may require simple tasks to ensure its running correcting And watering some plants. Collecting mail and keeping an eye on our house.

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