Hello saltydog, I don't know how to put the link up for you but..... www.homelink.com.au ...is a house swap site, and you can register as a visitor for free, just to have a look at what is around..
Sometimes you have to delete the last letter, re-type it, then hit the Enter key for it to work. That's what I did this time. First time I pasted it, it didn't work for me either.
My youngest sister just called me from Pelican Waters, Caloundra. She's House-sitting for 6 months this time, for a Kiwi couple, while they're in NZ. Last year, she was there for 8 months. They want her back every year. You can make some good connections House-sitting.
Thanks everyone, yes, i did start with Google before even making this post and had come up with the 2 sites you have all mentioned. I was more after one you may have used and/or experiences.
As it turns out, i found a chap i know and also client from years ago, he is in my town and has done 20 prior Houseswaps. So i think i best pay him a visit :)
So once i find out a little more about it, i'll post my findings :)