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House Sitting in central highlands

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

Lifestyle Guide

The dawn chorus in the Central Highlands signals a gentle start. Your first task involves the eager whines of a dog, ready for its morning circuit. Head to a nearby forest trail – perhaps one of the quieter tracks around Mount Buninyong or a lakeside path near Creswick – where the air carries the scent of eucalyptus and damp earth. These early walks are more than exercise; they're an essential rhythm, settling both you and your furry charge into the day's unhurried pace. Returning to a warm kitchen, the scent of coffee can soon replace damp fur. After breakfast, settle into the home's quiet corners. For human provisions, a trip to a Saturday farmers market in Daylesford or a local artisan bakery provides an outing. Keep the home base a calm sanctuary; this means respecting the homeowner's routines for their pets, whether it's an afternoon nap on the rug or a specific treat schedule. The slower local tempo encourages thoughtful engagement, not hurried consumption. Later in the afternoon, consider another outing: a stroll through a less-trafficked section of the Wombat State Forest, or a simple walk down a quiet country lane. The evening hours are for quiet companionship. Prepare a simple meal, perhaps with fresh produce from a local roadside stall, while the cat supervises from its perch. This routine, woven into the Central Highlands' gentle cadence, allows you to become a temporary, calm anchor for the pets, seamlessly integrating into their established world.

Open Assignments

3 Open Now

bacchus marsh, Victoria

23 Day Stay Starts 12 Sept 2026
Responsiveness

Pets - 2 dogs

clunes, Victoria

23 Day Stay Starts 20 Dec 2026
Responsiveness

Pet friendly, clean cat litters, look after a few hobby farm animals,

creswick , Victoria

0 Day Stay Starts
Responsiveness

We have 3 horses to be fed twice a day and water checked, 2 dogs fed twice a day and cuddles at least once a day, 2 cats fed twice a day with one needing a pat once a day. About 8 birds that just need their seed and water checked or changed about twice a week. No need to walk dogs as we are on 4 acres and they run around the yard or sleep most of the time. Plenty of room for a caravan if you prefer your own accommodation or you are welcome to use a spare bedroom. It can be cold here in winter...

Recent Activity (Past 3 Months)

staughton vale, Victoria

35 Day Stay Listed 23 July 2026

We have a 16 year old dog (miniature poodle) who loves a walk throughout the property, a 5 year old cat who does her own thing around the house and occasionally wants to spend time in her run outside and 3 chickens in a self contained yard. We would love an" outdoorsy" couple who love living in nature ( we are on 60 acres with our back boundary being national park) to look after our pets and our house whilst we are away. We also have some indoor plants that would require watering. As we do...

bacchus marsh, Victoria

23 Day Stay Listed 12 Sept 2026

Pets - 2 dogs

alfredton, Victoria

7 Day Stay Listed 23 June 2026

Geriatric (14 years old) toy cavoodle in need of love and care while we're on holidays. She loves a short walk around the block, snuggling up on the couch and basking in the sunshine in the front window.

korweinguboora, Victoria

25 Day Stay Listed 03 Aug 2026

We are looking for house sitters to look after our beautiful property. Our home and little farm borders beautiful forest and is away from busy roads. Its a small piece of pardise! We have a dog, black lab to be fed loved and walked each day, an elderly indoor cat to be cared for. Six chooks to feed. Ten cattle to be fed two bales of hay each day.

ballarat, Victoria

18 Day Stay Listed 17 July 2026

I have one 8 year old British shorthair female indoor only cat Christabel. She is very easy going and mostly just sleeps and eats.Very easy going temperament. In good health, will enjoy a pat. You will need to empty her litter tray and maintain clean boiled water and food daily. Eats in the morning and afternoon.Three small meals if you are home. Indoor cat only has never been outside. Wipe eyes if you can. Maintain a 3 bedroom house, vacuum and clean floors, and wipe services. to mai...

ballarat central , Victoria

24 Day Stay Listed 03 June 2026

One lovely but emotionally delicate female cat aged 9. Not much maintenance required, feed cat, change litter, stay with her for a couple of hours a day and let her sleep with you if she wants to. Indoor plants X 3, small courtyard and wicking bed veggie garden that you can eat from as long as you don't overpick. House is central to Ballarat as a good base to explore central Victoria. No other pets or caravans because there's no room. TV stick to stream popular channels.

clunes, Victoria

23 Day Stay Listed 20 Dec 2026

Pet friendly, clean cat litters, look after a few hobby farm animals,

darley, Victoria

11 Day Stay Listed 31 Mar 2026

Be here to care for dogs, cats and chooks. All pet inside at night. Chooks in their own pen. No gardening. Plants on sprinklers. 1 acre. Wi-fi, cable TV

blackwood, Victoria

9 Day Stay Listed 31 Jan 2026

Just general house sitting and feeding and playing 2 kittens

clydesdale, Victoria

5 Day Stay Listed 02 Feb 2026

Look after house and gardens. Don't need to be here all day. Dogs will be elsewhere.

creswick, Victoria

69 Day Stay Listed 01 June 2026

Sitters will need to feed, check/refill water and occasionally brush 2 well behaved horses, they might also need a rug change depending on the weather. Feed and cuddle 1 dog, feed and cuddle 1 cat. Another cat will need his feed and water topped up each day, he's a scaredy cat, so you may think he doesn't exist! Top up/change bird seed and give fresh water to 8 birds of various breeds. Water some potted plants and a small under cover garden. You will need to keep a fire going (wood is spli...

creswick , Victoria

0 Day Stay Listed

We have 3 horses to be fed twice a day and water checked, 2 dogs fed twice a day and cuddles at least once a day, 2 cats fed twice a day with one needing a pat once a day. About 8 birds that just need their seed and water checked or changed about twice a week. No need to walk dogs as we are on 4 acres and they run around the yard or sleep most of the time. Plenty of room for a caravan if you prefer your own accommodation or you are welcome to use a spare bedroom. It can be cold here in winter...

newington, Victoria

7 Day Stay Listed 05 Jan 2026

We ‘re looking for a caring, responsible house sitter to look after our home and three beloved fur babies: Tucker our energetic Kelpie cross who loves long walks, and two affectionate cats, Bella and Charlie, who enjoy lounging around the house. Our home is nearly fully renovated, just the kitchen and laundry to go, which we’ll be tackling after our holiday. It’s a comfortable, welcoming space with wifi, smart TV’s and a lovely deck area perfect for relaxing. We’re located in a quie...

lucas, Victoria

26 Day Stay Listed 17 Dec 2025

Take care of 3 cats while we are away.

wendouree, Victoria

13 Day Stay Listed 26 Dec 2025

We need a sitter to mind our house and our 4-year cat, Tilly. She is easy-care and loves cuddles. She must be confined at night but loves to be inside most of the day anyway. Our house is small but relatively modern in a very quiet neighbourhood. The kitchen has all required facilities: gas cooking, large fridge, dishwasher, microwave, air fryer and coffee machine. We have a washing machine and dryer. Each room has ceiling fans and there is central heating. Outside there is a large deck...

ballarat , Victoria

30 Day Stay Listed 02 Feb 2026

Two dogs, water plants

sebastopol, Victoria

3 Day Stay Listed 22 Nov 2025

I am looking for someone to house sit my boy, he is a 3 1/2 yo border collie. Very well behaved and loves his walks, so must be able to walk him day and night too. very affectionate boy and will sit and lay with you where ever you are.

buninyong, Victoria

20 Day Stay Listed 12 Dec 2025

Hi We have a Large immaculate home on Acreage, lovely views over reserve, plenty of walking trails . One beautiful but a bit silly 6 year old female Australian cobberdog that needs love, pats and a daily walk if not raining . 5 mins away from Buninyong Village with supermarket, cafes, great pub and lots more. 17 mins from Ballarat with lots of restaurants, cinema and shops. Gypsy need some love and care whilst we are away and we would love to hear from you.

elmhurst, Victoria

49 Day Stay Listed 04 Jan 2026

Looking for a house-sitter wanting an escape to the country over Summer. Simba is a 7yo Border Collie X Kelpie. A lovely natured boy who still loves to play as much as sleep around. Most of all, he loves his humans and prefers if someone is around most of the time. He can be left on his own for a few hours, he's also happy to come along for the drive. The house is located on 3 acres in a tiny little town called Elmhurst, 2 hours west of Melbourne. Its at the edge of Mount Cole, 30 mins fro...

darley, Victoria

23 Day Stay Listed 14 Oct 2025

Looking after dogs, cats and chooks. 4 bed, 2 bath house on 1 acre. Wi-fi, streaming services, wood fire and reverse cycle.

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