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

Lifestyle Guide

Life in Northern Queensland moves with the humidity and the tide. Mornings usually begin early before the heat settles, offering a window to walk dogs along the shaded Esplanade or through the local parklands while the air stays fresh. Many sitters find a steady rhythm walking to the nearby café strips for a coffee before the midday sun demands a retreat into the air-conditioning. This slower pace suits a house-sitting role, allowing plenty of time for quiet afternoons spent managing garden irrigation or resting indoors. Weekends often revolve around local farmers' markets or exploring coastal trails that lead to secluded beach stretches. If the house is centrally located, navigating the neighbourhood on foot feels easy, with bus links connecting residential pockets to the busier hubs. Taking a dog for a stroll toward the waterfront or a local green space becomes a natural part of the daily routine. Living here means adjusting your clock to the natural environment, balancing outdoor activity with the indoor comfort of a well-tended home.

Open Assignments

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nelly bay, Queensland

15 Day Stay • Starts 11 Nov 2026
Responsiveness

Magnetic Island location, central Nelly Bay. I have two cats and some pot plants that need care, so I'm looking for someone who is a cat person first and foremost. Sometimes my two cats can be aloof, mainly the black ragdoll Jinx. These two won't sit on your lap, but they are loving in their own way. Sebastian the ginger giant is actually really smoochy especially when he is hungry. Jinx needs grooming, but she won't let you do it for long, they are otherwise very easy to care for. Bonus if y...

hermit park , Queensland

7 Day Stay • Starts 12 Dec 2026
Responsiveness

Easy-maintenance modern 2-bedroom townhouse in Hermit Park. Looking for someone who loves animals to care for my friendly 12 year old Miniature Pinscher and indoor 4 yr old Ragdoll cat. Daily feeding, occasional walk for the dog, cleaning the litter tray, bringing in the mail, and watering a few pot plants if needed. A comfortable, quiet home with Wi-Fi and air conditioning.

north ward, Queensland

20 Day Stay • Starts 14 Dec 2026
Responsiveness

Hi i have a Maltese Shiatzu her age is 5 years old her name is Mia, looking for someone to watch her in my place while i go to Tasmania. As well as water my pot plants

rasmussen, Queensland

14 Day Stay • Starts 23 Dec 2026
Responsiveness

2 dachshunds 1Lorrikeey

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nelly bay, Queensland

15 Day Stay • Listed 11 Nov 2026

Magnetic Island location, central Nelly Bay. I have two cats and some pot plants that need care, so I'm looking for someone who is a cat person first and foremost. Sometimes my two cats can be aloof, mainly the black ragdoll Jinx. These two won't sit on your lap, but they are loving in their own way. Sebastian the ginger giant is actually really smoochy especially when he is hungry. Jinx needs grooming, but she won't let you do it for long, they are otherwise very easy to care for. Bonus if y...

pallarenda, Queensland

33 Day Stay • Listed 03 Oct 2026

Hi there. We are going on a road trip and would love for a dog lover to come take care of our animals and our gardens. We have 2 dogs. A 5 year old golden retriever and a 9 year old maltese X. Our dogs are very well loved, so we want someone who will commit to walking them for at least 1 hr each day or take them to the dog beach a few Kms down the road for a play each day. Additionally we would need someone who can take care of our gardens and plants both inside and outside. The grass...

mount low, Queensland

41 Day Stay • Listed 14 Aug 2026

Looking for a house/ pet sitter from 24th Sept-14th Oct we have a German Shepherd, who loves walks and his dinner. We have a low maintenance garden which will need watering and in ground pool. We have undercover parking for a caravan.

balgal beach, Queensland

122 Day Stay • Listed 30 Sept 2026

Small yard with established plants and watering system. Ride on mower and push mower available. Dog - 71/2 years old male desexed rhodesian ridge back. Very easy to look after and only likes short walks. Pool - serviced once a month to maintain chemical balance. Leaves will need to be removed. Easy to maintain house with ocean views.

north ward, Queensland

20 Day Stay • Listed 14 Dec 2026

Hi i have a Maltese Shiatzu her age is 5 years old her name is Mia, looking for someone to watch her in my place while i go to Tasmania. As well as water my pot plants

rasmussen, Queensland

14 Day Stay • Listed 23 Dec 2026

2 dachshunds 1Lorrikeey

kirwan, Queensland

91 Day Stay • Listed 01 Aug 2026

9 year old border collie cross. Loves her walks. Orchids and desert roses to be looked after. General house duties. Internet and foxtel available. Possible monitoring of pool and lawn. Non smokers

hermit park , Queensland

7 Day Stay • Listed 12 Dec 2026

Easy-maintenance modern 2-bedroom townhouse in Hermit Park. Looking for someone who loves animals to care for my friendly 12 year old Miniature Pinscher and indoor 4 yr old Ragdoll cat. Daily feeding, occasional walk for the dog, cleaning the litter tray, bringing in the mail, and watering a few pot plants if needed. A comfortable, quiet home with Wi-Fi and air conditioning.

home hill, Queensland

28 Day Stay • Listed 17 Aug 2026

House sit, water garden. Maybe mow lawn. No pets to feed. Can live in house or park van in yard. Power, water, laundry and toilet under house. Ring anytime.

cranbrook , Queensland

3 Day Stay • Listed 05 June 2026

We have two cats that we need watched for the weekend while we go away. The dog in photos won't be at the house and it will only be the two cats.

alice river, Queensland

115 Day Stay • Listed 07 June 2026

We have 2 dogs and 1 cat we require a house sitter for a minimum of 4 months owing to the need to travel to Brisbane help our son recover from a severe illness.

abergowrie , Queensland

10 Day Stay • Listed 07 Apr 2026

40km west of Ingham, Nth Qld. Prefer couple with farming experience. Chooks, 3 x maremmas, goats & cats. Plenty of room for van or use of the house.

ingham, Queensland

21 Day Stay • Listed 29 Mar 2026

Care for two labradoodles, 2 cats and 2 budgies. Three bedroom home. Quiet country town. Labradoodles are very spoilt and want to be with people all the time. Cats are happy as long as they are fed. Budgies are easy care. Some plants may need watering.

kelso, Queensland

49 Day Stay • Listed 14 May 2026

4600m block, brick home , swimming pool, sheds. tiles through out , lg stone top kitchen and lg bathroom. all mod cons. would love to have some one enjoying our home and maintaining our property. we have ride on mower and edged yard, very small garden as well as pool maintenance minimal. Keeping the house clean and refreshed.

kirwan, Queensland

91 Day Stay • Listed 01 May 2026

House sitting with 2 friendly cats

bushland beach, Queensland

48 Day Stay • Listed 22 June 2026

Just caring for a 14 year old Maltese dog. Mowing small yard (not essential). Sitters can have small dog/s.

lucinda, Queensland

20 Day Stay • Listed 02 Mar 2026

I have 2 very spoiled dogs. Max a 10 year old male Tibetan Spaniel and LuLu who is a 2.5 year old female huge Mastiff X. Both desexed. Need to be cared for and preferably walked daily. Some watering of the garden and generally keep an eye on the house. I live in tropical north Queensland so still very hot and humid. There is under cover parking with power and water for a van or camper. Would prefer an older person or couple as the pets are used to only me (older female) but need to be f...

alice river, Queensland

61 Day Stay • Listed 01 Sept 2026

Self contained RV water and power supplied dump point very close, feed chickens, mow the lawn, clean pool. Large patio with access to pool and BBQ, TV, and fridges.

burdell, Queensland

21 Day Stay • Listed 09 Dec 2025

We would love to have you come and look after our girls and 4bedroom house. We have a low maintenance yard which will be getting mowed by someone and a pool for you to enjoy that will only need to have the cleaner put in if there is a build up of dust on the bottom or possibly some water emptied if we have a lot of rain but that is a very simple turn of a lever.

aitkenvale, Queensland

25 Day Stay • Listed 12 Dec 2025

House sitting - mail collection, bringing bins to curb for collection, lawn mowing (1x over the time period), potential slight garden maintenance. Pet sitting - 32kg, 2 year old labrador, entire male. 3 walks per week, feeding twice a day, play time, and 1x worming tablet during the sit.

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