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Fox Mowing NSW crosses the Settlement Point vehicle ferry to keep North Shore's river-flat and beachfront lawns in check, on a schedule that holds even when the house sits empty for weeks at a time.

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Lawn mowing from $50For small, maintained North Shore lawns with easy access
Gardening basic from $70Clear pricing for hedging, edging, pruning, clean ups, mulching, waste removal and more
Our opening hoursMon-Fri 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Sat 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Opening hours

  • Monday to Friday7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • SundayClosed

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Fox Mowing operator caring for a North Shore lawn
Local North Shore lawn care

Mowing lawns that only the ferry can reach

North Shore isn’t a suburb you simply drive into — every visit starts with the Settlement Point vehicle ferry across the Hastings, and our operators build that crossing into the round rather than treating it as a hold-up. It’s a small, close-knit pocket of river and beachfront blocks between North Shore Beach and Queens Head, with Limeburners Creek National Park closing off the northern edge, and most properties sit on acreage rather than a standard house lot.

The ground is river-flat alluvial soil off the northern bank of the Hastings, rich enough to grow kikuyu and couch hard — but North Shore (2444) genuinely floods, and low sections can stay soft for days once the water drops. We check ground conditions before the mower goes on the ferry, not after it’s bogged on the other side.

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What we do in North Shore

Lawn mowing services built for river-flat, ferry-access blocks

Every visit is planned around the ferry timetable and the state of the ground, whether it’s a beachfront block near North Shore Beach or an acreage lot back from the river.

Regular mowing & edging

Set-day visits timed around the ferry crossing, with edges cut clean along drives, fence lines and garden beds.

Whipper snipping & trimming

Riverbank edges and fence lines a mower can’t reach, tidied to match the rest of the block.

Flood-recovery mowing

When the river drops and grass has surged through the wet, we come back with multiple passes to bring it back under control.

Catch & clipping removal

Clippings caught and carted off so nothing washes into the river on the next high tide or downpour.

Acreage & ride-on mowing

Larger river-flat and beachfront lots get ride-on gear built for the ground, not a push mower struggling with the distance.

Scheduled mowing for empty houses

Set visits for owners away for weeks or months at a time, so the place looks lived-in whether you’re there or not.

Gardening services North Shore

Gardening services in North Shore

The mowing keeps the grass in check; the gardening keeps the rest of the block tidy. Our North Shore operators handle hedge trimming, pruning, weeding, garden bed clean ups, mulching and green waste removal — from $70 for a basic visit, and it’s all carried out or across by ferry on the same trip as the mowing.

Riverside gardens here take a battering from wet-season humidity and the odd flood, so beds close to the water need a firmer hand than a standard suburban yard. A proper clean up after the water recedes stops weeds getting the jump on everything else, and regular mulching helps garden beds hold together on the softer ground.

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Fox Mowing operator providing gardening services in North Shore NSW
Transparent North Shore pricing

North Shore lawn mowing prices: from $50 for small maintained lawns

Straightforward starting prices, with the ferry crossing already factored in. A local operator confirms the exact figure once they’ve seen the block and the ground conditions.

Lawn serviceGuide price fromTypical inclusions
Small maintained lawn — mow, edge & blowFrom $50Small, regularly maintained lawns with straightforward access.
Medium to large — mow, edges & blowFrom $70-$150+Mowing, edges and whipper snipping around paths, garden beds and river frontage.
Gardening basic visitFrom $70Hedging, pruning, weeding, bed tidy and green waste removal, sized to the job.
Overgrown lawn recoveryFrom $100-$250+Post-flood growth spurts, multiple passes, extra catcher work and clean-up time.
Acreage / ride-on / slashingQuoted on siteLarger river-flat and beachfront blocks that need the right gear.

Important: These are North Shore starting guide prices. Your final quote depends on lawn size, access, grass height, clipping volume and how often it’s done.

What changes your North Shore quote?

A ferry-side lawn cut every fortnight is a quick job. One left uncut through a wet spell after flooding is a proper recovery. A free onsite look means we quote it to the real conditions.

✓Ferry access Crossing time is built into the visit, not added on top of your quote.
✓Ground condition Soft, flood-affected sections take longer and need different gear.
✓Frequency Regular visits stay quick and affordable; long gaps after a flood turn into a recovery job.
$50+
Small maintained lawn guide price
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Port Macquarie-Hastings suburbs serviced by local operators
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Week intervals in peak growth, monthly when it slows
Why choose Fox Mowing NSW

Why North Shore locals book Fox Mowing NSW

A local operator who knows the ferry timetable and the flood patterns — not a call centre juggling a roster of strangers.

Local operators who know North Shore

From the ferry ramp to North Shore Beach, our operators know which blocks flood, which drain quickly and which need ride-on gear.

Clear from $50 / $70

Small maintained lawns from $50, gardening from $70; acreage and flood-recovery jobs quoted to the work, no surprises.

Fully insured

Every Fox Mowing NSW operator is fully insured — peace of mind whether you live on North Shore full time or visit only at weekends.

A proper tidy finish

Edges, trimming and a blow-down come as standard, so the block looks cared-for from the water and the road.

Ferry crossing sorted

We factor the Settlement Point ferry into the schedule, so there’s no chasing us for a missed visit.

Easy, same-day quotes

Call 1800 FOX MOW or use the form. For mowing-only jobs we can often quote without you needing to meet us at the ferry.

Seasonal lawn support

North Shore lawns through every season

Spring and summer bring the fastest growth, especially after river-flat blocks get a good soaking — kikuyu on the alluvial soil here can put on a serious flush within a week of rain. Autumn is when we assess drainage and tidy up any flood damage from the wet season, and winter eases the pace, though the river moisture means growth rarely stops completely the way it might further inland.

We mow right across the North Shore run and the wider Hastings River operator territory — North Shore, Limeburners Creek, Riverside and back over the ferry into Port Macquarie itself. Nearby on the river? Ask and we’ll sort a local operator.

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Fox Mowing operator maintaining a riverfront lawn in North Shore NSW
Areas we service

Lawn mowing across North Shore and nearby suburbs

Customer feedback

What Sydney customers say about our lawn mowing

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Absolutely fantastic service. The team transformed our lawn in no time at all, and the edging was completed with incredible precision. The attention to detail exceeded our expectations, and the finished result looks outstanding.
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Jordan Binetski

Sydney ★★★★★
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The team arrived exactly when scheduled and took great care while trimming our hedges. Their workmanship was excellent, and they left the property spotless after completing the job. We would gladly recommend their services to others.
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Benjamin Wordley

Sydney ★★★★★
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A truly professional gardening service. We needed a large amount of garden waste removed along with a general tidy-up of the yard. The team worked efficiently, completed everything quickly, and left the area looking neat and refreshed.
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Samantha Jelich

Sydney ★★★★★
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We have used several gardening and lawn care companies over the years, and Fox Mowing stands out as one of the best. Their service is reliable, professional, and consistently delivered to a high standard. We regularly recommend them to family and friends.
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Pauline Mardowski

Sydney ★★★★★
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If you want a lawn that looks healthy, neat, and professionally maintained, these are the people to call. The difference they made to our property was impressive, and we couldn't be happier with the result.
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Julius Bandini

Sydney ★★★★★
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We had been battling persistent weeds for months and tried numerous products from local hardware stores without success. After Fox Mowing treated the problem areas, the results were noticeable almost immediately. Our weed issue is finally under control, and the garden looks much better.
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Gwenda Polini

Sydney ★★★★★
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Servicing North Shore and the surrounding suburbs

Frequently asked questions

North Shore lawn and garden questions, answered

How much does lawn mowing in North Shore cost?

Small, maintained North Shore lawns start from $50. Mowing with edging and blow-down generally runs $70–$150+, gardening visits start from $70, and overgrown or flood-recovery mowing runs from $100–$250+, depending on size and access.

Can you get your mower across to North Shore if it's only reachable by ferry?

Yes — our crews use the Settlement Point vehicle ferry to reach North Shore properties on a set schedule, so the crossing is no barrier to a regular mow. The ferry timetable is built into the visit rather than treated as an extra cost.

Do you mow lawns that flood on North Shore?

Yes — the river-flat alluvial soil along the northern bank of the Hastings genuinely floods, and we time visits around wet ground so we're not bogging a mower or scalping soft turf. If a block has flooded recently, we can hold off a day or two and come back once it's firmed up.

Do you handle the bigger acreage blocks on North Shore, not just standard yards?

Yes — most North Shore properties are river-flat or beachfront acreage rather than a standard house lot, and we bring ride-on mowers and slashing gear suited to that scale. Those jobs are quoted on site so the price matches the ground.

Do you offer gardening services in North Shore as well?

Yes — hedging, pruning, weeding, garden clean ups, mulching and green waste removal, from $70 a visit. It's usually done on the same ferry trip as the mowing so you get one visit, not two.

How do I get a North Shore quote?

Call 1800 369 669 or fill in the form and a local Fox operator will call you the same day. For mowing-only jobs we can often quote without you being home.

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