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House Sitting in northern

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

Lifestyle Guide

Your Northern Queensland mornings begin early, following the sun's gentle rise before the day's heat fully sets in. This is the ideal time for your daily dog walk along the coastal esplanade, the air still fresh with the scent of salt and frangipani. Often, you'll encounter other locals already out, enjoying the cooler temperatures with their own companions. Perhaps a detour through a shaded pocket of rainforest near the residential edges, keeping an eye out for interesting birdlife, offers a change of scenery. Always carry water for yourself and the pets; the humidity builds quickly, even at dawn. Returning to the house, the routine of feeding and a quick check for ticks after bushier walks becomes a quiet prelude to your own breakfast. The midday pace here shifts to a languid hum. After settling the house pets, you might venture to a local market, common on weekends, where tropical fruits and artisanal crafts are displayed under temporary canopies. These are excellent opportunities to stock the pantry with fresh produce for your stay. For a cooler break, consider a shaded cafe's open veranda, sipping a cold press coffee or fresh juice. Many have outdoor seating where a well-behaved dog can relax nearby, especially if you have a more social canine in your care. Remember that not all establishments welcome pets, so a quick check beforehand saves a detour. As the afternoon heat peaks, indoor activities are often preferred, or perhaps a swim if a local beach or pool is accessible and safe (always check local conditions for marine stingers or crocodiles). Your evening routine will likely mirror the morning's quietude. A shorter, cooler walk with the pets along familiar streets as the sun dips below the range offers another chance to stretch their legs. The air cools slowly, sometimes bringing the scent of a distant barbecue. Evenings are for unwinding, perhaps preparing a meal with your market finds, and simply enjoying the home's calm.

Open Assignments

4 Open Now

home hill, Queensland

28 Day Stay Starts 17 Aug 2026
Responsiveness

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.

hermit park , Queensland

15 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

Recent Activity (Past 3 Months)

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

hermit park , Queensland

15 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.

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

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.

pimlico, Queensland

21 Day Stay Listed 26 Dec 2025

3 bedroom 2 bathroom cottage on an 800m2 block in central Townsville. We have a pool which is maintained by Twin Cities Pool Supplies on a monthly basis. We have 2 Golden Retriever dogs. Goldie is a 3 year old female and Chilli is a 8 year old male. Our house and yard are currently being updated, but everything is in working order. The house is 10 minutes drive to the beach and city and a two minute drive to the supermarket and botanic gardens. Magnetic Island is a short ferry ride away and w...

hermit park, Queensland

61 Day Stay Listed 14 Apr 2026

I have a 31kg fur baby who will be your constant companion. No garden wo worry about

bohle plains, Queensland

31 Day Stay Listed 14 Oct 2025

Looking for a housesitter and someone who likes dogs to mind our three.

kelso, Queensland

22 Day Stay Listed 28 Sept 2025

Look after 2 dogs a mini dachshund and bull terrier and 1 cat a flame point Siamese. Top pool water up.

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