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House Sitting in east gippsland

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

Lifestyle Guide

In East Gippsland, daily life unfolds with a noticeable, easy rhythm, distinct from urban urgency. Mornings often greet you with the quiet lapping of lake water or the crisp scent of eucalyptus from nearby bushland, setting a peaceful tone for waking the pets you’re minding. This unhurried pace extends to local interactions; expect friendly waves from neighbours and casual chats at the general store, quickly establishing a sense of belonging in the community. Caring for canine companions here is a pleasure, with an abundance of unsealed tracks. Explore shaded paths winding through coastal melaleuca or follow lake edges, each offering a new vista for daily walks. Perhaps find a favourite route near Metung’s boardwalk or a secluded sandy stretch in Lakes Entrance. Local cafes, often family-run, provide a quiet spot for a coffee after an early outing, allowing you to observe the gentle local comings and goings. For provisions, the Saturday market in Bairnsdale offers a chance to source fresh, regional produce directly from growers. It’s an easy place to integrate into the local routine, picking up dinner ingredients while engaging in brief, genuine conversations. Evenings suggest quiet contemplation, perhaps a stroll to watch the sunset painting the water, reinforcing your role as a thoughtful, temporary resident within this tranquil corner of Victoria.

Open Assignments

6 Open Now

bairnsdale, Victoria

13 Day Stay Starts 24 June 2026
Responsiveness

We have 2 dogs and 1 cat. We have a quiet home, cat is indoors, dogs are out, but there is a need for storm monitoring. Old Labrador who hates a storm and spends cold nights inside. Young Frenchie who thinks she is the boss, but she isn’t. We are very clean. Our home is 1km from the CBD, we have beautiful walking tracks and waterways near by. Dogs will do a small walk.

newlands arm, Victoria

72 Day Stay Starts 28 Aug 2026
Responsiveness

We have a lovely new home that overlooks the Gippsland lakes in Newlands Arm, near Paynesville and Raymond Island. Very beautiful spot, lots of walking paths around the lakes. We have lots of nature surrounding us, dolphins, pelicans, sea eagles, Echidnas, Koalas. We will be going to UK for 10 weeks and wish to have someone move into the house and look after our very lovely GR Ralph, he is 2 years old, well trained, uses doggy door to enter and exit the house. Loves company and walks. Ho...

metung, Victoria

21 Day Stay Starts 03 Oct 2026
Responsiveness

Just look after our little Scottish Terrier and home. No gardening etc

bruthen , Victoria

7 Day Stay Starts 05 Oct 2026
Responsiveness

3x dogs - feed and daily walks (2x St Bernard & 1x Maremma) Chooks (guarded by Maremma)

bundalaguah , Victoria

24 Day Stay Starts 22 Oct 2026
Responsiveness

Hoping for a house sitter who would enjoy caring for our house and animals in Gippsland. Our house is on a farm, close by to the nearby towns of Sale and Maffra and we have 3 dogs and 3 cats, 4 babydoll sheep (who really look after themselves but are always up for pats!), 4 chickens who need seed and egg collecting (for your breakfast whenever you like). Our dogs are Frank (2yesr old marema guardian dog, who does all the caring for the sheep), Ralph (5years Maltese-shitzu) and Annie (7 years...

sale, Victoria

0 Day Stay Starts
Responsiveness

Hello we have two beautiful dogs, a Bull arab and a staffy and a cat, We would love some one to care for them while we are away. They are all indoor pets and the dogs only go out for toileting. Usually last call is around 10.30 ish thent hey sleep through to the next morning. They are a little anxious so no walking is required in fact they are all quite easy to look after. We live in Sale quite close to all local amenities with shops, cinemas etc close by.

Recent Activity (Past 3 Months)

metung, Victoria

21 Day Stay Listed 03 Oct 2026

Just look after our little Scottish Terrier and home. No gardening etc

sarsfield, Victoria

2 Day Stay Listed 05 June 2026

Need a sitter for 2 dogs and a cat to stay in our home.

bruthen , Victoria

7 Day Stay Listed 05 Oct 2026

3x dogs - feed and daily walks (2x St Bernard & 1x Maremma) Chooks (guarded by Maremma)

newlands arm, Victoria

72 Day Stay Listed 28 Aug 2026

We have a lovely new home that overlooks the Gippsland lakes in Newlands Arm, near Paynesville and Raymond Island. Very beautiful spot, lots of walking paths around the lakes. We have lots of nature surrounding us, dolphins, pelicans, sea eagles, Echidnas, Koalas. We will be going to UK for 10 weeks and wish to have someone move into the house and look after our very lovely GR Ralph, he is 2 years old, well trained, uses doggy door to enter and exit the house. Loves company and walks. Ho...

bundalaguah , Victoria

24 Day Stay Listed 22 Oct 2026

Hoping for a house sitter who would enjoy caring for our house and animals in Gippsland. Our house is on a farm, close by to the nearby towns of Sale and Maffra and we have 3 dogs and 3 cats, 4 babydoll sheep (who really look after themselves but are always up for pats!), 4 chickens who need seed and egg collecting (for your breakfast whenever you like). Our dogs are Frank (2yesr old marema guardian dog, who does all the caring for the sheep), Ralph (5years Maltese-shitzu) and Annie (7 years...

bairnsdale, Victoria

13 Day Stay Listed 24 June 2026

We have 2 dogs and 1 cat. We have a quiet home, cat is indoors, dogs are out, but there is a need for storm monitoring. Old Labrador who hates a storm and spends cold nights inside. Young Frenchie who thinks she is the boss, but she isn’t. We are very clean. Our home is 1km from the CBD, we have beautiful walking tracks and waterways near by. Dogs will do a small walk.

alberton west , Victoria

81 Day Stay Listed 12 Apr 2026

Have 2 dogs and 2 goats and chickens

nungurner, Victoria

27 Day Stay Listed 01 June 2026

We are looking for an experienced house sitter (non-smoker), to look after our two french bulldogs (Hugo and Audrey) and our Birman cat (Chester). The sit is not suitable for someone to bring their own pet/s.

wairewa, Victoria

8 Day Stay Listed 19 Feb 2026

We would like someone to house sit and care for our dog Roxy and our chooks for 9 days at the end of February 2026

stradbroke, Victoria

64 Day Stay Listed 10 Oct 2025

URGENT! THIS IS A VERY LAST MINUTE REQUEST! The sitters we had booked have had an emergency. We live on 100 acres. 3 horses 2 dogs, 1 cat and some chickens. The horses are well trained and have good routines, established. The dogs would require daily walks around the property - off lead for half the walk. The cat requires cuddles and love. The house is comfortable with AC, a spa, heating etc. Familiarity with tank water/pumps would be beneficial and solar power. It is a nice quiet place to li...

paynesville , Victoria

17 Day Stay Listed 17 Dec 2025

We are needing a house/pet sitter . We have a Silkie cross dog Daisy and a Birman cat Jimmy. Our home is single level with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms located in the coastal town of Paynesville East Gippsland Vic.

sale, Victoria

35 Day Stay Listed 01 Oct 2025

Hi House and pet sitting of one small dog. Cliff the Jack Russell terrier is in need of a house buddy whilst we are away to take him for walks and hang out with. Comfortable Californian bungalow very near center of Sale in Gippsland. House cleaners included, high speed internet for digital nomads.

sale, Victoria

20 Day Stay Listed 06 Aug 2025

We have a dog called Rocket and a cat called Fonn. Looking for a caring person to housesit and spend time with our pets. Rocket is a gentle dog who is indoors only He requires no walks just company due to being a little anxious. We would prefer a female sitters as my 16 year old daughter would be returning intermittently. Please feel free to contact me if this is of interest to you

lakes entrance , Victoria

16 Day Stay Listed 20 Dec 2025

Hi i am looking for a house sitter that will also be required to look after my 2 fur babies 2 ragdoll cats harmony 5 years old female and falcor 8 months old male. You will be required to feed twice a day clean litter trays as needed and shower them with love.

nungurner, Victoria

35 Day Stay Listed 29 July 2025

House sit and look after my 2 very friendly dogs

johnsonville, Victoria

27 Day Stay Listed 30 Sept 2025

we need someone to look after our house and pets whilst we are on holidays. we have two small dogs, chickens, budgies, canaries and cockatiels. person would have own room at our house and free to use our facilities.

bruthen, Victoria

17 Day Stay Listed 04 Oct 2025

House sitting, to feed our two dogs and water a collection of potplants

Local insight

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Avg stay (days)
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Last 12 months
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