Petme · Central Coast

A regular walking round in Gosford, Terrigal and the rest of Central Coast

0% owner fee. Cashback on every booking. A$32,000 Protection Plan included.

You pay the sitter's rate and nothing on top. Cashback lands automatically after every booking in Central Coast. Inner-suburb bookings tend to fill first, so a weekday slot is easier to hold than a weekend one.

0% owner fee + cashback

$59better off on Petme

$420
On Petme$407+$13 Cashback
Typical platforms$466+$46 Owner fee · 11-15%

Petme adds 0% owner fee and pays cashback (capped at $20 a booking). Typical platforms charge between 11% and 15% owner fees. Sitters set their own rates, so totals vary.

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Service fee for pet owners
A$32,000
Protection Plan per booking
200K+
Pet owners on the platform
4.9 / 5
Average sitter rating

Why Petme

Why Aussie dog owners pick Petme walkers

Verified sitters

Identity and background checks for every sitter. Real reviews from real Aussie pet owners.

A$32,000 Protection Plan

Every booking includes up to A$32,000 in vet expenses at no extra cost and with no deductible. That covers the emergencies Aussie owners worry about most, from paralysis ticks to snake bites and summer heat.

Cashback instead of fees

0% service fee for pet owners. Automatic cashback on every completed booking, paid into your Petme balance.

Sitters across Central Coast

Coverage across every suburb of Central Coast and surrounds. Message a few sitters in chat before you book.

Pricing

What does dog walking cost in Central Coast?

Sitters in Central Coast set their own rates. The range below reflects typical bookings in the city. You see the exact rate before you book.

from A$28

Standard per walk

A$28–A$45

Typical range in Central Coast

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Coverage

Suburbs across Central Coast

Petme sitters are available across every major suburb of Central Coast and surrounds.

GosfordErinaTerrigalWoy WoyThe EntranceWyongAvoca BeachEttalong BeachKincumberBateau BayTuggerahNarara

Central Coast

About dog walking with photo updates in Central Coast

The Central Coast stretches between Sydney and Newcastle along the Pacific coast, centred on Gosford and Brisbane Water. The region covers over 200 suburbs across roughly 1,680 square kilometres, with lakeside areas around Tuggerah Lakes in the north and the hilly hinterland around Gosford in the south. Many residents commute to Sydney while keeping pets at home, which drives steady demand for drop-in visits and dog walking on weekday mornings.

The climate is humid subtropical with warm summers and mild winters. High rainfall, especially in late summer and autumn, means dog owners often seek covered-run boarding rather than open kennels during wet months. The network of walking trails through Brisbane Water National Park, foreshore paths along Terrigal beach, and the Entrance foreshore make this one of the most dog-active coastal regions in NSW, keeping demand for dog walkers consistently high year-round.

Holiday periods see a surge in pet-sitting demand as families head north or interstate. Terrigal and Avoca Beach are popular short-stay destinations, so local sitters near those suburbs fill quickly over school holidays and long weekends. Woy Woy and Ettalong Beach, being peninsula suburbs with limited through-traffic, have a close-knit community of pet owners who tend to prefer home-based sitters over boarding facilities.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What if my dog is reactive?
Pick a walker offering solo walks. Mention reactivity, lead habits, and any triggers in your booking request. Walkers confirm before they accept.
Can I book recurring walks?
Yes. Recurring weekday lunchtime walks are the most common Petme booking. Owners who need all-day dog minding often pair the walks with a daycare day at the same sitter's place.
Is there a service fee for owners?
No. Petme charges pet owners 0% service fee. You only pay the walker's rate, and you earn automatic cashback on every completed walk.
How much does a dog walker cost in Central Coast?
A 30-minute walk in Central Coast costs A$28–A$45. 60-minute walks run A$38–A$60. Solo walks cost more than group walks, and weekend or evening slots may carry a small premium.
Are dog walkers in Central Coast vetted?
Yes. Every walker passes identity and background checks, and every booking includes up to A$32,000 through the Protection Plan at no extra cost.
Will I get photos after the walk?
Yes. After every walk the walker sends photos and a short note on how your dog went. The note mentions toilet breaks too.
How far ahead should I book in Central Coast?
In Central Coast you can usually find someone within a day or two, and there are normally several sitters close by to compare. School holidays and the Christmas to January stretch book out earliest, so lock those in further ahead.
Will my dog be walked alone or in a group?
Both happen in Central Coast. Solo walks suit reactive or elderly dogs, small group walks suit dogs that are social. Each walker states which they do, and you confirm it in chat before booking.

Get Petme

Message a few sitters in chat, set up a meet and greet, book inside the app. Cashback is credited automatically.

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