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18 house sits in Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

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House sit in Fairlie, New Zealand
House sit pet parent - Rural escape on a High Country Station in the Mackenzie Mountains.

Rural escape on a High Country Station in the Mackenzie Mountains.

from 22 October 2026 to 26 October 2026 · 4 nights+ 1 more

Fairlie, New Zealand

  • 10 or more pets
House sit in Timaru, New Zealand
New
House sit pet parent - On a clear day you can see Mt. Cook from the kitchen window. It’s beautiful!

On a clear day you can see Mt. Cook from the kitchen window. It’s beautiful!

from 28 September 2026 to 09 October 2026 · 11 nights

Timaru, New Zealand

  • 1 dog
  • farm animals
House sit in Halswell, New Zealand
House sit pet parent - Modern home close to amenities &  quarry park caring for two terrier dogs (5&2)

Modern home close to amenities & quarry park caring for two terrier dogs (5&2)

from 16 December 2026 to 04 January 2027 · 19 nights

Halswell, New Zealand

  • 2 dogs
House sit in Christchurch, New Zealand
Last minute
House sit pet parent - A warm home, 10mins to central city to fabulous cafe, huge park and transport

A warm home, 10mins to central city to fabulous cafe, huge park and transport

from 29 August 2026 to 31 August 2026 · 2 nights

Christchurch, New Zealand

  • 1 dog
  • 1 cat
House sit in Christchurch, New Zealand
New
House sit pet parent - Large house overlooking Christchurch with stunning views + miniature schnauzers

Large house overlooking Christchurch with stunning views + miniature schnauzers

from 13 November 2026 to 15 November 2026 · 2 nights

Christchurch, New Zealand

  • 2 dogs
House sit in Rangiora, New Zealand
House sit pet parent - Caring person or couple needed to look after our fur family

Caring person or couple needed to look after our fur family

from 01 September 2026 to 03 October 2026 · 32 nights

Rangiora, New Zealand

  • 5 or more pets

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House sit in Fairlie, New Zealand
House sit pet parent - Farm and Home sitter needed in the beautiful Mackenzie District, New Zealand

Farm and Home sitter needed in the beautiful Mackenzie District, New Zealand

Fairlie, New Zealand

  • 8 or more pets
House sit in Fairlie, New Zealand
House sit pet parent - Quiet and beautiful part of South Canterbury. Close to Fairlie.

Quiet and beautiful part of South Canterbury. Close to Fairlie.

Fairlie, New Zealand

  • 5 or more pets
House sit in Geraldine, New Zealand
House sit pet parent - Cozy wee house with a big garden and a unique and rowdy menagerie of pets

Cozy wee house with a big garden and a unique and rowdy menagerie of pets

Geraldine, New Zealand

  • 5 or more pets
House sit in Geraldine, New Zealand
House sit pet parent - Beautiful place close to mountains and sea. Great place to explore the area from

Beautiful place close to mountains and sea. Great place to explore the area from

Geraldine, New Zealand

  • 8 or more pets
House sit in Timaru, New Zealand
House sit pet parent - Beautiful country home close to Timaru

Beautiful country home close to Timaru

Timaru, New Zealand

  • 1 dog
House sit in Ashburton, New Zealand
House sit pet parent - Europe bound and need someone to look after the family while we are gone.

Europe bound and need someone to look after the family while we are gone.

Ashburton, New Zealand

  • 1 dog
  • 3 cats
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Why you'll love pet and house sitting in Lake Tekapo

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From home comforts to the calming company of pets, house sitting offers so much more.

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Explore new places while making a difference to the lives of pets and people along the way.

An illustration of a house with a tree in the foregroundA new perspective

You don’t have to travel far. With pet and house sitting, you can find a world of adventures just around the corner.

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A win-win without money

On house and pet sits, you’ll provide home and pet care in return for a place to stay on your travels. An annual plan unlocks unlimited access to sits, making it an affordable and fulfilling way to travel.

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I am so blessed to have this experience and to be able to have a companion by my side the entire time. I’m forever grateful for the opportunity TrustedHousesitters provides! This is truly life changing.

Adelia, sitter member from Bath, UK

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House sit in homes with peace of mind they’re covered at no extra cost to you or the pet parent.

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With a free direct line to a dedicated team of veterinary nurses, you can quickly clear up any pet queries.

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All that’s exchanged between our sitters and pet parents is trust - sitters get to stay in cool locations near and far, caring for pets with a place to stay in return. And with no money passing hands, we’re certain everybody’s here for the same reasons: their never-ending love for pets and travel.

With an annual sitter membership, animal lovers like you can explore the world and enjoy unique stays in exchange for pet care. Live like a local, care for adorable pets, and provide pet parents with peace of mind while they’re away. Apply for as many sits as you like and get ready for meaningful connections and unforgettable adventures.

Choose your membership plan and create a profile that stands out from the pack - include clear photos, relevant experience, and references (these don’t have to be from previous house sits). Next, set up a saved search to be the first to find out when house sitting opportunities in Lake Tekapo become available for your chosen dates. Once you’ve found the ideal sit, write a personalized message to the pet parents explaining why you're the perfect person for their furry friend! Find out more with 10 tips on how to become a house sitter.

Your number one priority when house sitting in Lake Tekapo will be taking care of the pets. Daily walks, mealtimes, and lots of cuddles will be top of the agenda as most house sits include a pet. Aside from this, house sitters in Lake Tekapo need to keep the home clean and tidy and send regular updates to the pet parents about their precious pet pals.

At TrustedHousesitters, our members are driven by a genuine love of pets, not money. They exchange loving pet care for a place to stay on their travels, gaining a wealth of experiences and memories to last a lifetime.

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