Housesitting Opportunities
(listings updated 24/1/12)

After a long stint on the road, the comforts of a house and a settled lifestyle can seem very appealing. One way to satisfy the urge to stop for awhile without hanging up your travelling boots altogether is to housesit. Housesitting can be a great way to recharge your batteries, get to know another part of the country, meet new people and then continue your journey afterwards.

Some housesitting engagements include the care of pets while others may involve collecting the post, keeping the garden tidy and ensuring the place seems 'lived in'. The following are a few opportunities available for reliable and trustworthy folk to move in while the owners take a trip themselves. We have also added new section for people keen to housesit to advertise their services. Note that although we try to keep our listings up to date, we cannot guarantee that these positions are still available.

Housesitters Wanted

WA

Dongara region (posted 14/11/11)
Caretaker required in Dongara, Western Australia, which is situated approx 350kms North of Perth and 70kms South of City of Geraldton on the Batavia Coast.  Need own van.  Electricity, water and ablutions provided in exchange for light duties, including mowing and watering.  Required Dec/Jan through to April 2012.  Please ring Ian on 0428 731 003 or Bunny on 9927 1814.

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Farm sit 90 minutes from Perth (posted 17/10/11)
We are seeking a retired rural couple to care take a 66ha hobby farm. Own accommodation is preferred but not essential and rent is free. We supply beef when available, phone, power & water in return for looking after our dog, few chooks and garden. There are 10 cows here that need keeping an eye on as well. The position can be long term for the right people. We work up north and would come down for a week or two about three times a year. The position would suit a handy couple. For a handy man, we would be willing to pay a small rate for any building and repair work done on property. Outside work available in the area. Property is 15 minutes from town, 90 minutes from Perth and 30mins from the coast. For more info, please send an email to cathyedmunds@live.com.au

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Queensland

Hughenden region (posted 16/11/11)
Require Housesitter/Caretaker for small cattle property homestead located on Flinders Highway west of Hughenden. Cottage available with power in return for maintaining garden etc.  Short or Long Term. Please call David & Dot Terry on Ph: (07) 40625355 or Email: oldrobinhood@aussiebroadband.com.au

Hervey Range region (posted 27/9/11)
If you need to stop for a while somewhere great for the soul, we have the location for you. Amidst the peace and tranquillity of the Australian bush set on 230 acres, we are looking for the right person or persons looking for somewhere to stay for a week or a year!!  In exchange for a powered site with amenities (usually to themselves) we would ask for help with mowing, gardening, general maintenance or maybe even doing dishes.  Please email scones@heritagetearooms.com.au or phone 07 4778 0199 for more information.

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Mundubbera region (posted 20/10/10)
We have a Grey Nomads Village.  It's an old Saw Mill at 851 Mill Road Allies Creek. 70Km from the town of Mundubbera, Qld.  It would make a great base for caravaners.  We have eighteen houses from one to two bedroom starting from $100 per week.  We have undercover Caravan Parking. If anybody is interested, please contact Lyle Williams by email on tallnat666@hotmail.com or by phone
on 040 88 88 135

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Whitsundays region (posted 16/7/10)
Housesitters wanted for the Whitsunday region. Six monthly or annual registration available. For further details, please log on to sitters4paws.com.au.

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Camooweal, Qld region (posted 23/6/10)
Do you have your own van or mobile home?  The Drovers Camp is a small non profit org based in Camooweal, NW Qld preserving the droving history of Australia (check us out on www.droverscamp.com.au).  We are looking for volunteers to help with running of small, informal group guided tours through our memorabilia shed 8am - 5pm.  Or are you a retired tradesperson who can do small jobs around the site?  We can offer free of charge a powered site, hot and cold water with showers and toilets.  While you are here we can show you around Camooweal and surrounds.  Camooweal is a great place to pull up stumps for a while on your way to or from the NT. Applicants will be required to undergo a Criminal History Check by the Qld and Federal Police.  If you are interested please call Liz on (07) 4748 2022 or email info@droverscamp.com.au

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NT

Caretaker wanted Batchelor region (posted 21/6/11)
Batchelor is a small garden conscious town close to Litchfield Park. It has a unique history and will celebrate its centenary in 2012. The Batchelor Museum Development Association (BMDA) has obtained buildings from the Rum Jungle mining period which will be utilised as a museum to portray the particular aspects of the history of this area.
Work has commenced and we anticipate completion of the first phase presentation by November 2011. Concurrently there is building renovation and restoration, collection of photographs and memorabilia from WWII and uranium mining of 1950s and 60s.
We require a couple with own caravan to live in the precinct. There is a large grassed and well established garden area. Toilet and shower facilities and electricity are available. An interest in gardening, history, handyman activities would be helpful.
You will be welcomed into the various activities, bowls, tennis, local market, COTA activities etc., by friendly locals also involved in the museum.
For further information, contact Jan Hills on (08) 89767006. If necessary leave name and phone number for return call. This is a farm property and there is no mobile coverage, but you can also leave the details on mobile 0438119350. Email is jhills13@activ8.net.au .

Housesitters Available

Housesitters available, Perth region (posted 24/1/12)
We left Townsville just over 5 years ago & have done several house sits during that time. We are currently in Perth & would consider any house sit within a 200k radius or so. We prefer rural sits but will consider city as we prefer to actually live in our van only using the bathroom & laundry. Our van is only 18ft long so it's not usually a problem to put in a yard. I have several phone contacts for references & also written ones I can provide for the people to check us out. Please email Ailsa on colailsa@hotmail.com for more information.

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House sitters available Queensland coastal between Tweed Heads and Port Douglas from mid August 2012, will consider from 1 week to 3 months (updated 14/1/12)
We are Robert and Victoria, a married, healthy, fit, retired couple, home owners and long term residents in the Adelaide area (Glenelg).
Robert - retired Army Warrant Officer, Bank Auditor and Primary School Bicycle Educator, and Victoria - semi-retired current Civil Marriage Celebrant, non smokers, pet lovers, and keen gardeners.
We are willing to housesit in various areas/states while you have a holiday with the peace of mind that your property and pets will be well cared for to a high standard.
With several sits now, ranging from suburban house blocks to large semi-rural 38 acres in SA and QLD, we now consider ourselves quite experienced.
We have had pets ourselves but current plans preclude responsible ownership at this stage, so would like to spoil your’s for a while. We get along well with rural/semi-rural pets (horses etc) and capable of caring for them.
We generally travel with our mid-sized caravan and may need space to be able to park the caravan (mid sized 6 metre/ 18 foot body) on your property or driveway while house sitting, however if such space is not available we could probably make alternate storage arrangements.
Direct e-mail is bob_mills25@hotmail.com , on-the-road phone (08) 7200 0501 with voicemail finds us where ever we may be, mobile 0427 554 560
Our photo album on the web will show us and some of our activities and pets we have cared for.

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Housesitters available Tasmania (posted 31/8/11)
Leon & I are recently retired and commenced travelling with our companion Chad, a cocker spaniel who thinks he is human, mid December, 2010 we are now in Tasmania travelling this great state indefinately.   We would love to housesit in Tasmania whilst we are here (havn’t booked to go back to the Mainland) we are in our 60’s,honest,reliable,trustworthy,non smokers, hard working and love gardening. Have been in our own business’s all our working career, Motels,Hotels,I.G.A.General Store & Post Office,Roadhouses, & B&B’s.   We have had Police Checks as we are volunteers with Special Olympics, which is sports for persons with intellectual disabilities. References can be supplied if needed.  Our email is hallidaylm@hotmail.com and phone number 0411 329 821.

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TOOWOMBA AREA - HOUSESITTER AVAILABLE (updated 31/1/11)
Retired lady, active and fit (age 66yrs) willing to house or pet sit your home or property. Would prefer short terms of 1-2 weeks near Toowoomba or possibly nearby coastal areas. I am just looking for a temporary change of environment within driving distance from my own property on the Darling Downs. My very good friend would like to share this job and she is also a very fit, capable, trustworthy and independent lady. Very happy to take care of animals as have always had dogs and animals in the past so would enjoy that task .... but if it is just house or property sitting you need that is fine. Would care for your home or animals as I would my own. Quite used to country life but happy to stay near the coast or city. If you could please email 'Claire' at lizard3@westnet.com.au and I can then supply all my relevant details.

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Gold Coast region (posted 11/10/10)
We are a couple in our sixties who have been grey nomads, now grounded, who are looking for house sitting positions Gold Coast. Nth. N.S.W. Flexible, prefer long term. Very active,love animals,gardening. We are home owners very conscientous, need a change. Please email Norma on norrik@bordernet.com.au

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