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Housesitting Opportunities
(listings updated 18/8/10)
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
Queensland
Gold Coast region (posted 18/8/10)
My family and I are heading to Borneo for 3 weeks from 19 Sep 10. We would like someone to housesit who is willing to take care of our 2 dogs, our cat and our garden. We live in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast, only 10 mins from the beach. Please contact Tarrin on 0413 026 654 or Kevin on 0408 734 196
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Mt Perry region (posted 18/8/10)
Farm/House/Dog Sitter... From 22.10.2010 for 6 – 8 weeks. Undercover Caravan Site, Power and Water. Some light duties required (ie. Feed Dog, Check Stock water and Water Plants). Our farm is situated between Mt Perry and Gin GIN. 4 hour north from Brisbane. I need to travel to Germany to see my parents. Contact Christiane on hclaway@gmail.com
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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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WA
Perth region (posted 5/8/10)
Hobby farm located 80km north of Perth seeks a mature, honest couple to caretake, water garden etc to start in last week of August 2010. Own accommodation preferred. For further details please call (08) 9184 6523 or (08) 9184 6400 or email te_edmunds@hotmail.com
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NSW
Mid North Coast, NSW. Holiday cottage for rent (posted 7/6/10)
Small self contained beach cottage, Mullaway, NSW (10mins north of Woolgoolga)
available for short term rents during the year, as I go away (must like cats, to
look after mine!). Located opposite Beach/Bush/rainforest boardwalk, cottage on a large
block of land - plenty of room to park your caravan. Open plan layout, contains two double beds. $150 per week - other
expenses paid for in exchange for looking after fussy cat! Good references required, happy to email you photos prior. Contact: elsiesme@yahoo.com.au
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Snowy Mountains region (posted 16/6/10)
I can offer a powered and watered place to park in return for some gardening or odd jobs. My sheep and cattle farm is 10km from Berridale giving easy access to the national parks, mountains and lakes (for fishing). While I love visitors at any time of year, I would really appreciate help in October leading up to a wedding and the annual open garden weekend. I don’t want to put any conditions on my visitors, but a love for cats is essential as they are very friendly and convinced of their own loveliness. Click here for a picture of my place. Interested? E-mail Gail: hillside1@skymesh.com.au or call (02) 6456 4006
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Housesitters Available
Perth region Dec 2010 - March 2011 (posted 28/7/10)
My husband and I will be arriving in W.A. in December with our van and are hoping to stay at least 3/4 months in the area. We would dearly love to find someone who would like some housesitting around that time. We have references and have housesat several times in the last 5 years. Please contact Barbara or John by phone on either 0414 513 205 or 0428 468 487 or send us an email on bjbeckingham@bigpond.com.
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East Coast - All regions
New South Wales & Victoria (posted 5/5/10)
Mature minded, practical, energetic woman, can caretake or manage your home, business, property or farm. I take a commonsense and informed approach to home care and maintenance including housekeeping and gardening. I have computer and administrative management skills and am proficient in current work practices especially regarding the implementation and management of business systems. I have a strong animal science background coupled with a genuine love of animals. Fully licensed motor bike rider and HR truck driver (with Driver Authority). Can travel to New South Wales and Victoria. I am happy to answer any inquiries you may have and can be contacted on either 0434 947 251 or db2227@hotmail.com for further information.
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May 2010 NSW and ACT
Dec 2010 and all 2011 WA and NT (posted 1/3/10)
Our names are Roz and Steve Gugenberger, and we are fit and energetic
non-smokers and animal lovers. Steve is 51 and Roz is 50. We are
professional, dedicated, reliable and honest, and in the past we have lived
and worked in Canberra, Hong Kong and London. We would like to be given the
opportunity to look after your home while you are away. We have our own
transport, are independent and willing to travel to your destination. Both
of us are house proud and would enjoy looking after your home, garden and
pool if you have one to a high standard. Steve is a great handyman and over
the last five years has carried out a lot of work on the rental properties
we have managed. As he likes to keep busy, he is only too happy to take
care of any little jobs around the house that you may have been putting off.
So if you will be looking for clean, honest and reliable house and pet
sitters with excellent references who will take care of your home and pets
the way you do yourselves then please contact us either by email at
roz.steveg@gmail.com or on 0412 695 419 or
0417 628 150, and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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