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House Sitting in gippsland

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

Lifestyle Guide

Navigating Gippsland, particularly when settled into a new routine caring for a home and pets, often means relying on a car for wider exploration. While individual townships offer walkable streetscapes – many featuring local bakeries, cafes, and essential services – reaching larger supermarkets or a specialist vet clinic typically requires a short drive. Daily walks with your charge might involve a local rail trail, common in areas like the Grand Ridge or East Gippsland, offering shaded paths and a change of scenery from suburban footpaths. For groceries, major supermarkets are present in larger hubs, but smaller towns frequently host an IGA or local produce stores. Vet clinics are typically located in these same central towns; plan accordingly for routine check-ups or unexpected needs, considering travel time. Beyond immediate necessities, the pace here encourages engagement with local offerings. Farmers markets surface weekly in various locations, ideal for fresh food and supporting the community whose home you're minding. Evenings often permit a quieter routine, perhaps a stroll along a nearby beach if you're coastal, or simply enjoying the home's garden. Access to national parks like Tarra-Bulga or coastal reserves means varied dog-walking terrain; always check local signage regarding pet access. Living here temporarily means adapting to a rhythm that prioritises local resources and appreciating the natural landscapes defining this region.

Open Assignments

6 Open Now

allambee south, Victoria

140 Day Stay Starts 18 June 2026
Responsiveness

Dog lives outside doesn't need walking. 2 cats sleep inside but are outside cats in day time. Birds have chickens pigeons. Inside 1 sun concur 1 quaker.

leongatha, Victoria

35 Day Stay Starts 02 July 2026
Responsiveness

One healthy young cat needs daily food and love! Two available bedrooms and two available bathrooms. One king bed, one king single bed. Another room maybe available if required. Modern home. Lock up garage. Only an hour and fifteen minutes to Tidal River at Wilson's Prom, perfect for day trips in the quiet of winter.

tanjil south, Victoria

56 Day Stay Starts 01 Aug 2026
Responsiveness

Need a house sitters that wants to be only 7 minutes outa town (Moe) on a quality sealed road. 32 acres with open living, Foxtel, no animals to worry about. Has reverse cycle heater & wood fire (Canora) . Nice & private.

warragul, Victoria

28 Day Stay Starts 29 Sept 2026
Responsiveness

Boxer dog and cat. Fully enclosed large yard. No gardening needed.

san remo, Victoria

29 Day Stay Starts 10 Feb 2027
Responsiveness

10 minutes walk to the beach and the shops. I have a 12 year old cat who is really shy. Non-smoker, no parties and female prefered. Thank you for looking.

ellinbank, Victoria

0 Day Stay Starts
Responsiveness

We are looking for someone to care for our elderly deerhound, Shadow, and 2 friendly chickens on an 1 acre property outside of a rural regional town. Our 100 year old farmhouse has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a modern kitchen, lovely rural views and large garden, which I'm slowly turning into an organic cut flower plot. Although the garden is large, if you don't enjoy gardening, there's no need to do anything more than mow with the ride on mower once or twice. If you like gardening, there's alwa...

Recent Activity (Past 3 Months)

allambee south, Victoria

140 Day Stay Listed 18 June 2026

Dog lives outside doesn't need walking. 2 cats sleep inside but are outside cats in day time. Birds have chickens pigeons. Inside 1 sun concur 1 quaker.

warragul, Victoria

28 Day Stay Listed 29 Sept 2026

Boxer dog and cat. Fully enclosed large yard. No gardening needed.

san remo, Victoria

29 Day Stay Listed 10 Feb 2027

10 minutes walk to the beach and the shops. I have a 12 year old cat who is really shy. Non-smoker, no parties and female prefered. Thank you for looking.

leongatha, Victoria

35 Day Stay Listed 02 July 2026

One healthy young cat needs daily food and love! Two available bedrooms and two available bathrooms. One king bed, one king single bed. Another room maybe available if required. Modern home. Lock up garage. Only an hour and fifteen minutes to Tidal River at Wilson's Prom, perfect for day trips in the quiet of winter.

drouin , Victoria

29 Day Stay Listed 30 Apr 2026

We have 2 Spoodles who like a walk most days, depending on weather. A cat who keeps to herself and a fish tank. Would be great if pot plants could be watered. We have a man to mow the lawns and son would come and change tank water. Only needs once while we are away. We live about 5 minutes from town centre. Internet available.

yanakie, Victoria

15 Day Stay Listed 12 July 2026

All we require is that you collect our mail, feed our Kelpie dog Martha and feed our alpacas Wanda and Berry, our sheep Sammy, Daisy and Rosie, our miniature goats, chickens and our French geese. Please google our property: olivibedandbreakfast.com.au for a view of our lovely property Olivi.

drouin, Victoria

17 Day Stay Listed 12 May 2026

We are looking for some very caring sitter /sitters/ family to look after ALLOT of furbabies, 3 doggies,2 rag doll cats, lorikeets,budgies and cockatiels in my beautiful home in drouin. I have tried this site before with no response so hoping and praying to have someone come and care for our babies. Home is opposite a 2.5 hectare park, 3 kms from the drouin township, 6 km approx to Warragul. 45minutes to fountain gate via m1 or public transport. Happy to have a family, wifi, bbq area, gar...

warragul, Victoria

3 Day Stay Listed 03 May 2026

Walking the large floofy Maremma once, if not twice a day (do not let her off the lease in public, her recall is extremely selective, and she cannot be trusted to return when you want her to). Feeding and watering dog, and three cats - one who is elderly and likes attention (has a bit of dementia) Playing with the cats. Must stay overnight each night and be prepared to spend most of their time at home with the animals. Kind, gentle and good-natured person pls.

tanjil south, Victoria

56 Day Stay Listed 01 Aug 2026

Need a house sitters that wants to be only 7 minutes outa town (Moe) on a quality sealed road. 32 acres with open living, Foxtel, no animals to worry about. Has reverse cycle heater & wood fire (Canora) . Nice & private.

ellinbank, Victoria

0 Day Stay Listed

We are looking for someone to care for our elderly deerhound, Shadow, and 2 friendly chickens on an 1 acre property outside of a rural regional town. Our 100 year old farmhouse has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a modern kitchen, lovely rural views and large garden, which I'm slowly turning into an organic cut flower plot. Although the garden is large, if you don't enjoy gardening, there's no need to do anything more than mow with the ride on mower once or twice. If you like gardening, there's alwa...

welshpool, Victoria

25 Day Stay Listed 08 Mar 2026

We are looking for someone to look after our lovely 2 bedroom hilltop house, 1old dog (blue heeler), 5 chooks, 8 sheep & the garden. We are located in south Gippsland about 12 minutes from the little town of Toora. The main focus would be providing loving company for our dog(Mossy), she is nearly 15, doesn’t need walking but does like pats & good human connection. The chooks need feeding & love pecking around the garden but are pretty self reliant. We are an easy day trip distance to the prom...

cape paterson, Victoria

14 Day Stay Listed 16 Feb 2026

URGENT 2 week house sit required We have 2 dogs, a 4 year old staffie and 11 year old kelpie cross, both need walking daily and lots of cuddles. We also have 1 senior cat. We live in a quiet coastal village and only a 3 minute walk from the beach and have beautiful coastal viewing tracks to explore. We have 2 bedroom single level home that has been recently renovated and we are only 8km from a major town with all facilities. The garden will require watering on hot days.

warragul, Victoria

10 Day Stay Listed 09 Mar 2026

Look after our super-friendly 6-year old Staffy, Ruby and enjoy a relaxing time at our home

drouin, Victoria

29 Day Stay Listed 30 Apr 2026

We live in a new estate in Drouin, 10 minutes to Warragul in West Gippsland. We have 2 dogs and 1 Cat and fish tank. Our dogs, are 2 Spoodles, they quite active and like a good walk daily if possible. ( Dog Park close by)Our cat is a mature British Shorthair who runs the house and garden The fish just need to be fed on alternate days. We would appreciate if pot plants could be watered especially in hot weather.( Off street parking is available)

boolarra, Victoria

3 Day Stay Listed 27 Feb 2026

Stay in the house and look after 2 beautiful, active dogs.

welshpool , Victoria

20 Day Stay Listed 14 Apr 2026

I am looking for someone to stay in my property and look after my golden retriever most importantly and also three chickens and three alpacas. There is also a tiny house on the property. If appropriate the sitter could co host during their stay. The property is a rosemary farm and ai distil for essential oils. The property is 15 acres, mostly bush and there are walks through the bush. There is also a flora reserve very close by.

san remo, Victoria

10 Day Stay Listed 21 Dec 2025

We have 2 well behaved Aussie Shepherds and 1 cat that need looking after.

leongatha, Victoria

70 Day Stay Listed 23 June 2026

Take care of a four bedroom home in S. Gippsland. The home is detached with fenced front drive, front and rear gardens. I have a large, friendly dog of about 30 kilos who will need walks and general care.

jeeralang junction, Victoria

149 Day Stay Listed 26 May 2026

We are seeking non smoking House sitter/s who can care for 4 Isa Brown hens that will need eggs collected very day or 2 and weekly top up automatic feeder. There is a large garden that will look after itself in the cooler months with an enclosed vegetable garden and you can help yourself to winter vegies. The large lawn will need mowing from about August onward. The pool will be covered and pump on winter settings, so self maintaining, will just need to keep an eye on the water level. There ...

nyora, Victoria

14 Day Stay Listed 14 Apr 2026

Hi, we have a 4-bedroom home on 2.6 acres in a small town in South Gippsland, Victoria. It is a commutable distance to the southern suburbs (approx 40mins), Phillip Island (approx 40mins) and Melbourne (approx 1hr 20mins). We have 3 dogs, 1 cat, 2 ducks and 6 sheep. It is a very picturesque town with a popular rail trail, general store, GP, Chemist, PO and Cafe. We would love someone to look after our home and animals whilst we are away. Thank you.

hallora, Victoria

32 Day Stay Listed 27 Feb 2026

My husband and I are looking for a house sitter for March 2026 for our two Hungarian Vizsla girls – mother and daughter. Although an energetic breed they are also happy to lounge around inside when they’ve had their walk. Sophie and Mabel need lots of love and affection in our absence. They are aged 9 and 7 and both are spayed. They have no medication requirements. As the dogs are used to company during the day we would like someone who is retired or works from home. The girls would ...

inverloch, Victoria

25 Day Stay Listed 09 Dec 2025

We have 2 cats, 1 dog and chickens to hang out with in a lovely seaside town for the Christmas holidays.

cape paterson, Victoria

9 Day Stay Listed 12 Sept 2025

House sit with an elderly dog, labrador, deaf, half blind, loves walks, loves cuddles, hates other dogs, she was attacked. Love people though. Bit stressy. Loves to go everywhere with you. We are at the beach 10 kms outside of Wonthaggi. Very quiet. Great Cafe close by. Everything you need is at Wonthaggi. Newly renovated house, no gardening required, but water indoor plants.

rhyll, Victoria

46 Day Stay Listed 29 Aug 2025

We live in a quiet sea side town on Phillip Island Victoria, and are looking for someone to house sit & look after our 12 year old indoor cat Molly. PLEASE NOTE She never goes outside. Molly needs feeding treats in the morning and food at night plus cleaning her litter tray daily. Watering our indoor plants once a week and Vegie patch and very small garden maybe required if the weather is warm. Unfortunately no other pets can come with you as Molly isn’t used to other animals. There is a ...

cowes, Victoria

8 Day Stay Listed 29 June 2025

Hi we have to make a mad dash to NQ in 2 weeks and are looking for a pet sitter for our girl (dog) Amity. She is a 10yr old American Staffy that thrives and needs human connection as well as a consistent routine. We live 100mtrs from a dog beach that we walk twice a day and play ball. You will have your own room and ensuite as well as full use of the home. We are close to the local shops and attractions here in Phillip Island. If you are interested in seeing this beautiful...

yarragon, Victoria

45 Day Stay Listed 02 Oct 2025

My Fiancé and I have a male husky, Dax, a female cavoodle, Zelda, and a male cat, Mumu, that need to be looked after while we go on our wedding and honeymoon to Japan in October. We have a 3-bedroom house in the beautiful town of Yarragon, and we have lots of houseplants that need watering roughly once a week. You can use our projector, heating and cooling to your hearts content and hope you enjoy our home whilst we are away. The animals are pretty relaxed house dogs, who only go outside t...

drouin, Victoria

10 Day Stay Listed 11 July 2025

Care for our small spoodle and our mature aged cat. as well as feed out tropical fish.

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