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House sit East Barron

31-Dec-2018 – 31-Jan-2020
397 Days stay
Responsiveness
Donga accommodation
Airstrip near the house
Donga interior
The main house

Assignment Requirements

We are looking for a mature person (or couple) as a permanent unpaid caretaker for our Cape York cattle station, five hours drive north of Mareeba.

The ideal person/s would enjoy peace and quiet, have previous experience living or working in a remote area, be honest and reliable and be mechanically minded.

The position is unpaid but includes accommodation, food and fuel for the genset. In exchange the caretaker would do the following:

1) Feed the pet pig;

2) Keep the grass within the home paddock cut;

3) Maintain a presence at the homestead for security purposes; and

4) Other duties as may be required to keep the property in reasonable shape.

Paid work (such as assisting with cattle, slashing and fencing) may be available during the Dry season.

Pet dogs are welcome but working or hunting dogs are not. The accommodation consists of donga-style accommodation (four bedrooms), with a covering roof, toilet, shower and small kitchen. Alternatively, those with a caravan or camper-trailer are welcome to bring their own accommodation.

Good quality water is sourced from a bore and food is ordered weekly from Mareeba IGA and delivered by the mail plane every Thursday. The station is well supported by the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

For more information please email morobeconcreteproducts@gmail.com or phone 4060 3295 or 0467 980 643.

Pet Care

Property & Location

Position Location

General suburb location shown for privacy. Exact address is provided to sitters by the homeowner.

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About the Area

East Barron Far North, Queensland
Suburb Insights
East Barron, situated within the Atherton Tablelands, offers a genuine escape into Queensland’s quieter, cooler reaches. Days here begin with the crisp, clean air and the chorus of native birds, signaling a gentle pace. Your immediate surroundings encourage a calm, unhurried approach to pet care, fostering a serene home-base for both you and your animal companions. Morning routines naturally extend to leisurely strolls. The quiet country roads, often lined by farmland or glimpses of distant peaks, provide ample, safe space for dogs to explore familiar scents. These unhurried walks, perhaps with a lead-attached cat exploring the garden perimeter, set the tone for a tranquil day. Afternoons invite naps or quiet reading, with the only interruptions likely being the soft rustle of wind through trees. Provisioning is a simple matter. A short, scenic drive takes you into Atherton for groceries or a quiet coffee. Local roadside stalls often feature fresh seasonal produce, from avocados to macadamias, perfect for preparing simple, nourishing meals back at your temporary home. This region encourages a mindful appreciation of where food comes from. The easy return to your peaceful East Barron abode emphasizes the area’s distinct, calm atmosphere, making pet companionship a truly harmonious experience.