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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

The Northern Queensland morning begins early, driven by the tropical sun's swift ascent. Plan your dog's primary walk before 7:30 AM; the humidity settles quickly, and the heat builds fast. Many coastal towns offer expansive, palm-fringed pathways or shaded rainforest-backed tracks perfect for a brisk start. Listen for kookaburras and watch for wallabies on quieter routes. Returning home, ensure the animals have ample cool water, then settle into the slower rhythm of breakfast with the ocean breeze, or perhaps a fresh mango from a roadside stall. Midday necessitates a change of pace. The sun’s intensity demands indoor activities for both you and your charges. Most pets will seek out the coolest tile or a shaded verandah for a long siesta. Use this time for reading, planning an evening meal with local seafood, or catching up on errands via a short drive to the nearest supermarket. You'll find a relaxed, unhurried atmosphere pervades the small towns here; queues are rarely rushed, and a friendly chat is common. As the late afternoon shadows lengthen and the air softens slightly, consider another stroll. Explore a different section of the local coastal path, or perhaps a dog-friendly section of beach for a quick dip if permitted. The scent of frangipani often drifts on the evening air. For dinner, an easy option might be local fish and chips enjoyed by the water, or simply cooking at home, savouring the quiet tropical evening alongside the contented sounds of your temporary animal companions. This region truly embraces its gentle, outdoor-centric existence.

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Recent Activity (Past 3 Months)

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.

pimlico, Queensland

8 Day Stay Listed 20 Sept 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 2 year old female and Chilli is a 7 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...

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