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House Sitting in darling downs

House sitting and pet care in Darling Downs, Queensland—whether you are in the city centre, inner suburbs, or the wider area.

Lifestyle Guide

Your mornings in the Darling Downs often begin with the crisp air of the Great Dividing Range, providing a refreshing start for your dog's first walk. Local parks like East Creek offer shaded paths for a steady pace, or you might enjoy the far-reaching views from a quiet vantage point before the day warms, ensuring a calm beginning for your furry charge. Following their breakfast, a warm brew at a local café with outdoor seating provides a simple pleasure, allowing the pets to settle while you observe the town’s gentle rhythm. Afternoons lend themselves to the calm of a private garden, where pets can snooze securely while you attend to the house or simply read. Beyond the immediate towns, the region’s expansive fields and quiet country roads offer opportunities for longer, more contemplative walks; always be mindful of local livestock. Weekends often bring farmers' markets, where you can pick up fresh produce, providing a change of scenery without overstimulating your animal companions. This landscape encourages a quieter tempo. Embrace the settled pace found across the Darling Downs. Evenings here typically involve quiet dinners at home, perhaps followed by a final stroll along a tree-lined street as dusk settles. Maintaining consistent routines for your animal charges is key to their comfort, and in turn, your own peaceful enjoyment of the home. Life in this agricultural heartland fosters a harmonious existence, where the gentle hum of the natural environment provides a steady, calming backdrop to your daily care.

Open Assignments

9 Open Now

north toowoomba, Queensland

34 Day Stay Starts 29 June 2026
Responsiveness

Look after 3 cats

harristown , Queensland

12 Day Stay Starts 08 July 2026
Responsiveness

Looking for a little getaway in the countryside? This is your opportunity to relax and enjoy yourself while you mind the house and care for one cat. The cat is pretty self-sufficient but enjoys company and long chats. My little vintage home has a lovely garden overflowing with oranges and limes to enjoy. Set in a convenient location in town where everything is 15min away. I am looking for someone who will look after the house and care for the cat while I am away. There are two rooms ...

highfields, Queensland

34 Day Stay Starts 22 July 2026
Responsiveness

We have two indoor cats requiring feeding and litter box changes. They are very loving lap cats who enjoy being around people. They do require medication but it’s simply a liquid that you need to add to their food - no fuss. We live on a 2600m2 lot but the garden doesn’t require a lot of maintenance - probably one or two mows in total, and a lot of the lot is taken up by landscaping so doesn’t require any work! If you enjoy garden work like hedging and pruning that is an optional extra but ...

wilsonton, Queensland

3 Day Stay Starts 15 Aug 2026
Responsiveness

Bella is a very happy dog and bella will sleeping you at night and when you open the back door she will go outside by herself and then she will come in and my bird named joey loves you talking to you every morning

highfields, Queensland

15 Day Stay Starts 23 Aug 2026
Responsiveness

1 small maltese dog and just pots to water. Feed and walk the dog. An over 55 village so mature person would be fine.

chinchilla , Queensland

123 Day Stay Starts 01 Sept 2026
Responsiveness

We own 80 acres northwest -16 klms from Chinchilla. Great accommodation for caravan with under cover carport and cabin with ensuite. Free power and rainwater. We also have a in ground pool for your use and care. We require sitters to maintain our garden and look after two dogs. We don’t have any cattle or horses to worry about. We are planning a 3 month caravan trip to NT and WA.

texas, Queensland

28 Day Stay Starts 20 Sept 2026
Responsiveness

Hello, I am in need of a reliable solo person or couple to pet sit my 3 cats, 2 dogs, 5 roosters and 2 horses on my 12 acre property in the small town of Texas, Queensland. Some light gardening in the house yard will also be needed. You will need to have your own self-contained accommodation. Lots of secure and level spots to set up with power and town water. Conveniently located close to shops and all amenities. Dates for this housesit will be 4 weeks across September/October 2026. ...

stanthorpe , Queensland

19 Day Stay Starts 22 Sept 2026
Responsiveness

Two male friendly indoors only male cats weighing 6 & 7 kg respectively. Three bedroom, one garage brick house, all electric with flower garden at front and vegetable raised bed vegetable garden at back,along with four fruit trees. Needs watering every 3 to 4days Approximately 1 km from shops, easy walk.

warwick, Queensland

13 Day Stay Starts 24 Oct 2026
Responsiveness

Care for the home, a senior dog and water plants. Our dog is very loved and easy to look after. I do have lots of pot plants and moderately sized garden. No gardening or mowing required. Our home is comfortable and secure and situated in a quiet part of the town. Wi-Fi available and aircon if required. The town is in a rural area but close to all major amenities such as hospitals and health care. Very scenic and lots of pretty and interesting areas to visit including large wine and cheese ar...

Recent Activity (Past 3 Months)

highfields, Queensland

34 Day Stay Listed 22 July 2026

We have two indoor cats requiring feeding and litter box changes. They are very loving lap cats who enjoy being around people. They do require medication but it’s simply a liquid that you need to add to their food - no fuss. We live on a 2600m2 lot but the garden doesn’t require a lot of maintenance - probably one or two mows in total, and a lot of the lot is taken up by landscaping so doesn’t require any work! If you enjoy garden work like hedging and pruning that is an optional extra but ...

harristown , Queensland

12 Day Stay Listed 08 July 2026

Looking for a little getaway in the countryside? This is your opportunity to relax and enjoy yourself while you mind the house and care for one cat. The cat is pretty self-sufficient but enjoys company and long chats. My little vintage home has a lovely garden overflowing with oranges and limes to enjoy. Set in a convenient location in town where everything is 15min away. I am looking for someone who will look after the house and care for the cat while I am away. There are two rooms ...

chinchilla , Queensland

123 Day Stay Listed 01 Sept 2026

We own 80 acres northwest -16 klms from Chinchilla. Great accommodation for caravan with under cover carport and cabin with ensuite. Free power and rainwater. We also have a in ground pool for your use and care. We require sitters to maintain our garden and look after two dogs. We don’t have any cattle or horses to worry about. We are planning a 3 month caravan trip to NT and WA.

highfields, Queensland

15 Day Stay Listed 23 Aug 2026

1 small maltese dog and just pots to water. Feed and walk the dog. An over 55 village so mature person would be fine.

texas, Queensland

28 Day Stay Listed 20 Sept 2026

Hello, I am in need of a reliable solo person or couple to pet sit my 3 cats, 2 dogs, 5 roosters and 2 horses on my 12 acre property in the small town of Texas, Queensland. Some light gardening in the house yard will also be needed. You will need to have your own self-contained accommodation. Lots of secure and level spots to set up with power and town water. Conveniently located close to shops and all amenities. Dates for this housesit will be 4 weeks across September/October 2026. ...

wilsonton, Queensland

53 Day Stay Listed 06 Aug 2026

I have a little dog that needs constant care and need someone very caring and loving to take care of him. He is a very small dog but, 18 years old. He needs extra care and I'm happy to provide a bonus for someone who will care for him properly as well as my home.

stanthorpe, Queensland

32 Day Stay Listed 14 Oct 2026

Require a reliable person to house sit and look after 1 cat Archie while we are overseas. References required please. House is close to town and walking tracks. Carport available.

drayton, Queensland

20 Day Stay Listed 24 Jan 2027

Located in the Garden City of Toowoomba. Airconditioned house, self watering garden, 3 small dogs, 1 indoor only cat, and 1 bird to care for. In walking distance from the Japanese Gardens, Drayton Bowls Club and a few restaurants. Wanting reliable, trustworthy person/couple to be here to care for our pets.

wilsonton, Queensland

3 Day Stay Listed 15 Aug 2026

Bella is a very happy dog and bella will sleeping you at night and when you open the back door she will go outside by herself and then she will come in and my bird named joey loves you talking to you every morning

wilsonton, Queensland

89 Day Stay Listed 18 May 2026

I have moltez cross shutzue and she is very playful and bella likes lying on the lounge for pats and I have cocktail and his name is joey

stanthorpe , Queensland

19 Day Stay Listed 22 Sept 2026

Two male friendly indoors only male cats weighing 6 & 7 kg respectively. Three bedroom, one garage brick house, all electric with flower garden at front and vegetable raised bed vegetable garden at back,along with four fruit trees. Needs watering every 3 to 4days Approximately 1 km from shops, easy walk.

glenaven, Queensland

5 Day Stay Listed 12 May 2026

I require a house sitter to look after a Labrador and 3 cats plus water the gardens. We are a rural lifestyle property with other residents living on the property. As the property is 15mins from the nearest town you would need your own transport.

pozieres, Queensland

92 Day Stay Listed 01 May 2026

Rural property.. 15 mins from Stanthorpe.

rangeville, Queensland

38 Day Stay Listed 22 June 2026

Care of 2 relatively low maintenance cats. Small aquarium requiring little attention. Gardening managed externally.

rangeville, Queensland

14 Day Stay Listed 17 Aug 2026

Care of 2 relatively low maintenance cats. Small aquarium.

highfields , Queensland

202 Day Stay Listed 11 May 2026

Be responsible, Like gardening,

rangeville, Queensland

15 Day Stay Listed 09 Apr 2026

Care of 2 relatively low maintenance cats.

preston , Queensland

21 Day Stay Listed 23 Apr 2026

We are looking for house sitters to care for our loveable Cavalier× Spoodle, feed our chickens, maintain our lawn and watering of our gardens whilst we go on a short road trip. We have a very comfortable home with all the modern conveniences in a rural setting. We are just on the outskirts of Toowoomba city, with shops only 10 minutes drive away.

rangeville, Queensland

9 Day Stay Listed 27 Mar 2026

Hi, We’d love someone to look after our house and 2 friendly dogs - a six year old spoodle and a one year old beagle x poodle. They love walks and the spoodle is ball crazy. Both are friendly and love cuddles. The young one can be boisterous at times, but listens when calmed. Our house is in a nice street and has a pool. Thank you Sally and Ian

kingaroy, Queensland

18 Day Stay Listed 15 May 2026

My partner and I are seeking a house/pet sitter for the above dates. Our home is a federation style home built in the 1940s with 2 large bedrooms; renovated kitchen that has ample bench and cupboard space, a dishwasher and stove/oven; a renovated bathroom that has a double shower; 2 toilets; a lounge room with curved lounge that includes 2 recliners, large TV and connected Foxtel and WiFi; a dining room; a man cave with second TV, lounge and x-box; front verandah overlooking a large front gar...

warwick, Queensland

13 Day Stay Listed 24 Oct 2026

Care for the home, a senior dog and water plants. Our dog is very loved and easy to look after. I do have lots of pot plants and moderately sized garden. No gardening or mowing required. Our home is comfortable and secure and situated in a quiet part of the town. Wi-Fi available and aircon if required. The town is in a rural area but close to all major amenities such as hospitals and health care. Very scenic and lots of pretty and interesting areas to visit including large wine and cheese ar...

drayton, Queensland

98 Day Stay Listed 25 Apr 2026

Lovely complex on a small farm only 5 minutes from a local shopping center. We are looking for a farm sitter who preferably has their own van or motorhome. Can park on lawn or in a shed that has a recreational area attached. The only animals here will be cattle that another neighbour looks after most of the time. There will be gardens and lawn to water/mow when required. There are large sheds, laundry, bathrooms etc. all available. Dates are approximate.

toowoomba, Queensland

9 Day Stay Listed 01 Apr 2026

Wanting someone to mind our two ten year year old dachshunds for 10 days. Whilst we go on a bus trip. Would prefer single or retired couple who love dogs and are prepared to walk them twice a daily for 30 minutes.. Would prefer non smoker tidy person who is happy to do some gardening.

highfields, Queensland

14 Day Stay Listed 15 Apr 2026

To feed and be a companion for Charlie,Maltese 9yrs and Sadie, Cavoodle 8yrs. Walking them is not required. I will be away for two weeks to see my son in Phoenix, Arizona USA.

allora, Queensland

15 Day Stay Listed 01 Mar 2026

Big Queenslander house on two acres with six standard poodle 2 ducks, 10 bantams

wilsonton, Queensland

7 Day Stay Listed 20 Mar 2026

I am looking for a house sitter to look after my dog named bella and my bird named joey and we are going on a cruise for a week

east greenmount, Queensland

7 Day Stay Listed 17 Apr 2026

We live on a ~10 acre property with 2 dogs, some chickens, and two cows. We work from home so the dogs are used to company around the house most of the time, but are crate trained and can go up to 4 hours during the day in their crates. The house would suit a small family, single, or couple. The spare bedrooms and home office will be set up for you. We are on rain water, have a wood heater and outdoor fire pit area for those cooler nights, have an exercise room (treadmill, attack bike, bands...

wilsonton, Queensland

7 Day Stay Listed 20 Mar 2026

To look after a did and bird and plants out the front and bella likes you go out the back to play with her

ellangowan, Queensland

8 Day Stay Listed 27 Dec 2025

We have 3 dogs and 14 chickens (chooks & roosters actually) which we would like to enquire about seeking care for during our 10 day holiday starting next week! Our home and pets are on our 100ha rural block 55km south of Toowoomba. Camping or fishing are available for those interested.

the summit, Queensland

8 Day Stay Listed 25 Dec 2025

Modern furnished room with ensuite, air-con, TV & Wi-Fi on quiet 8-acre property. Close to local store; easy drive to town. Looking for clean, reliable non-smoker who loves animals. Comfortable with horses, sheep and dogs. Main daily tasks are to feed and bed animals, clean 3 stables, keep water clean. Perfect for active age-pensioner single or couple. Not suitable for pets – our dogs on-site are not other-animal socialised. Modern furnished room with ensuite, air-con, TV & Wi-Fi on quie...

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