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House Sitting in murray lands

House sitting and pet care in Murray Lands, South Australia—whether you are in the city centre, inner suburbs, or the wider area.

Lifestyle Guide

Settling into the Murray Lands means embracing a rhythm dictated by the river and rural landscapes. Your days here unfold at a deliberate pace, ideal for maintaining routines with the animals in your care. Morning dog walks often follow the tranquil riverfront paths found in many towns, like the well-maintained stretches near Mannum or Murray Bridge, offering shade and gentle gradients for older pets. Evenings might involve a quiet stroll through local parklands, watching the twilight hues over the water, ensuring the resident cat also enjoys their secure garden space. Weekends invite deeper exploration of the region's natural character. With the home secured and pets settled, consider a short drive to one of the Mallee conservation parks, such as a segment of the Murray River National Park near Berri, where birdwatching along the lagoons offers a quiet reprieve. Alternatively, hire a kayak for a few hours on the river, or visit a small, family-run citrus stall on a backroad near Loxton. Local produce markets, though less frequent than city counterparts, appear seasonally in various towns; checking noticeboards or community social media pages reveals their schedule. This relaxed exploration ensures you’re back to the property well before dusk, maintaining a consistent presence for the pets.

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jervois, South Australia

4 Day Stay Starts 12 May 2026
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We are seeking a responsible, reliable, animal loving house sitter to enjoy and care for our country home set on approximately 3 acres. Our home is located within close proximity to Tailem Bend, accessible via a short ferry trip, and is approximately 20 minutes from Murray Bridge. It is a quiet, relaxing setting; perfect for someone who enjoys space, nature, and a slower pace. You will be caring for 3 dogs o 9-year-old Labrador Cross o 2-year-old Kelpie Cross o 1-year old French Mastiff...

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jervois, South Australia

4 Day Stay Listed 12 May 2026

We are seeking a responsible, reliable, animal loving house sitter to enjoy and care for our country home set on approximately 3 acres. Our home is located within close proximity to Tailem Bend, accessible via a short ferry trip, and is approximately 20 minutes from Murray Bridge. It is a quiet, relaxing setting; perfect for someone who enjoys space, nature, and a slower pace. You will be caring for 3 dogs o 9-year-old Labrador Cross o 2-year-old Kelpie Cross o 1-year old French Mastiff...

jervois, South Australia

4 Day Stay Listed 12 Mar 2026

We are seeking a responsible, reliable, animal loving house sitter to enjoy and care for our country home set on approximately 3 acres. Our home is located within close proximity to Tailem Bend, accessible via a short ferry trip, and is approximately 20 minutes from Murray Bridge. It’s a quiet, relaxing setting; perfect for someone who enjoys space, nature, and a slower pace. You’ll be caring for 3 dogs o 9-year-old Labrador Cross o 2-year-old Kelpie Cross o 1-year old French Mastiff A...

murray bridge, South Australia

122 Day Stay Listed 14 Apr 2026

House sit no pets. It’s a large property mowing of lawns & general gardening required. Understanding of automatic sprinkler system & capabilities of repairing if needed.

callington, South Australia

10 Day Stay Listed 08 Dec 2025

Looking for someone to look after my older dog and 5 cats. Have a quaint 2 bedroom stone cottage in Callington South Australia, she us a bit rough around the edges but cute as. There is a catio for my cats, Gertrude 4 years, Percy 3 years, Bastet 3 years, Freyja 2 years and George 18 months, all rescues. Ms Molly is a 15 year old Labrador with the sweetest nature.

loxton, South Australia

35 Day Stay Listed 08 Oct 2025

House / dog sitter for 3 dogs to stay at our home during our holiday.

barmera, South Australia

16 Day Stay Listed 21 Aug 2025

Located in the heart of Barmera, a sleepy little town based in the heart of the Riverland. Our home is a recently converted Masonic Lodge with all the mod cons. We have 2 small dogs (mini schnauzers; Hugo,10 & Murphy, 2) that are easy to care for and have no medical requirements. There may be a little garden care, a handful of pot plants to possibly water mainly, as the gardens have fully automated irrigation. Basically, be there, feed and cuddle the dogs and enjoy your stay!

berri, South Australia

12 Day Stay Listed 02 July 2025

Know it is short notice but if you're looking for a River Change for a few days I'm after sitter/s for my two older Border Collies on a houseboat at Berri , SA. from the 02/07/25 to 14/07/2025 (approx). Houseboat is located at private Marina opposite the Berri Shopping Centre. My two dogs are 8 and 13 and are inside dogs. They love human company and are friendly and easily cared for.. The houseboat has one large bedroom, Bathroom and kitchen lounge that looks ou onto the back deck. I...

meningie, South Australia

42 Day Stay Listed 07 July 2025

Care for 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home overlooking Lake Albert, in Coorong District of South Australia, feed and care for 10yo Jack Russell terrier, 6 chooks, and sulphur crested cockatoo, water and maintain garden And plants as required.

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