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House sit Upper Horseshoe Creek

20-Jul-2024 – 24-Aug-2024
36 Days stay
Responsiveness
Jake
Kitchen/Dining
View from verandah
Elroy
Dining area

Assignment Requirements

We are planning a short adventure in July/August and are looking for an active and fit couple or individual to take care of our place. We live in a secluded valley that backs onto the Border Ranges National Park, 18 kms from Kyogle. 5 kms of this is gravel road. We have 3 and half hectares along 500 metres of creek frontage. Over half is forested.

We require reasonably fit and strong people to walk our playful, character filled kelpie, blue heeler cross dogs named Jake and Elroy. They sleep most of the time, however, do require a morning walk. They will be turning 7 in June and are almost through the adolescent phase.

We have 3 chooks plus a very productive veggie garden. We require the chooks to be fed and watered and let out in the morning and locked in the afternoon. We require the veggie garden and our rainforest seedlings to be watered as needed.

The house is very comfortable and compact. Wood fire as well as air conditioning. We do have a well equipped kitchen. As well we have an outdoor composting toilet and we are off grid.

We do have about half a hectare that will need a mow and a whipper snip during your stay. Don't panic! We do have a ride on.

We do not have television reception by choice, though you can stream and we have internet.

While here, you will be able to explore the Border Ranges National Park, many quaint eclectic villages with country markets and galleries including Blue Knob, Wadeville, Nimbin and The Channon.

Kyogle has a decent cinema an IGA. There are many volunteer groups to join if you want something to do eg. Landcare.

50 minutes to Lismore, 45 minutes to Casino, 90 minutes to Ballina and 150 minutes to Brisbane from our house.

If you are interested please let us know and we can organise a time to discuss and arrange a visit to see what you think.

We don't have capacity for any other animals.

Regards

Sue and Rob

Pet Care

Dogs Chickens

Property & Location

Supermarket

Position Location

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About the Area

Upper Horseshoe Creek Richmond-Tweed, New South Wales
Suburb Insights
Life in Upper Horseshoe Creek unfolds at a different rhythm. Days here are governed by the sun's path and the quiet hum of the bush, a stark contrast to city bustle. Your morning walks with the resident dog will likely be along unsealed lanes, where kangaroos might graze in the paddocks and the only traffic is the occasional tractor. This slower pace allows for genuine connection with the natural surroundings, a calming backdrop for pet care. For weekend adventures, the Border Ranges National Park isn't far, offering tracks suitable for a few hours' exploration or longer hikes if you're prepared. Ensure the dogs are safely home before venturing out, of course. Consider a drive through the dairy country towards Kyogle, where you might find a local bakery for a pie or a small market on Saturdays. Evenings often invite stargazing from the verandah, a simple pleasure after a day of tending to the house and animals. Stocking up requires a drive; the nearest general store or fuel stop is a short journey, with larger grocery runs typically made to Kyogle or Casino. Plan your trips, especially if you need specific pet supplies. The lack of streetlights means night driving demands caution, but it’s also what makes the starscapes here so incredible. Embrace the self-reliance and the deep quiet that defines this corner of the Northern Rivers.