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.
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.
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.
Book your free North Shore quoteEvery 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.
Set-day visits timed around the ferry crossing, with edges cut clean along drives, fence lines and garden beds.
Riverbank edges and fence lines a mower can’t reach, tidied to match the rest of the block.
When the river drops and grass has surged through the wet, we come back with multiple passes to bring it back under control.
Clippings caught and carted off so nothing washes into the river on the next high tide or downpour.
Larger river-flat and beachfront lots get ride-on gear built for the ground, not a push mower struggling with the distance.
Set visits for owners away for weeks or months at a time, so the place looks lived-in whether you’re there or not.
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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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 service | Guide price from | Typical inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| Small maintained lawn — mow, edge & blow | From $50 | Small, regularly maintained lawns with straightforward access. |
| Medium to large — mow, edges & blow | From $70-$150+ | Mowing, edges and whipper snipping around paths, garden beds and river frontage. |
| Gardening basic visit | From $70 | Hedging, pruning, weeding, bed tidy and green waste removal, sized to the job. |
| Overgrown lawn recovery | From $100-$250+ | Post-flood growth spurts, multiple passes, extra catcher work and clean-up time. |
| Acreage / ride-on / slashing | Quoted on site | Larger 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.
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.
A local operator who knows the ferry timetable and the flood patterns — not a call centre juggling a roster of strangers.
From the ferry ramp to North Shore Beach, our operators know which blocks flood, which drain quickly and which need ride-on gear.
Small maintained lawns from $50, gardening from $70; acreage and flood-recovery jobs quoted to the work, no surprises.
Every Fox Mowing NSW operator is fully insured — peace of mind whether you live on North Shore full time or visit only at weekends.
Edges, trimming and a blow-down come as standard, so the block looks cared-for from the water and the road.
We factor the Settlement Point ferry into the schedule, so there’s no chasing us for a missed visit.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.