Barraba # 5 NSW Hunting Property

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BARRABA #5 GAME HUNTING PROPERTY

Barraba #5 NSW Hunting Property consists of 2,700 acres, ranging from hilly to steep terrain to river flats used for cropping. The Cobbadah creek flows through the property, with dry creek beds, spring-fed dams, and a waterfall. You are guaranteed magical views over the valley and scenic landscapes when you visit here.

Visitors can easily reach this property, which is within a 5-minute drive from the village of Upper Horton. The drive will take about 30 minutes from Barraba and 35 minutes from Bingara.

Any vehicle can reach this location; however, visitors will need a four-wheel drive to get around the property. You can also bring motorbikes, quads, Polaris, or buggies for greater mobility.

Visitors can choose any camping site upon arrival. There are many beautiful camping spots throughout the property, offering scenic landscapes. At night, the open grassland and scrub are excellent for stargazing and the elevated hills and mountains offer lovely views of the sunsets.

Visitors are invited to use the firewood that lies around the property for making campfires. You are welcome to collect and use it free of charge.

Visitors should bring complete camping and hunting gear to enjoy the most comfortable and memorable experience.

When hunting, visitors can have target shooting and sightings targets, provided they follow the guidelines and rules for the property. Pigdog and bow hunting are allowed. You may sight and hunt wild pigs, foxes, rabbits, quails, ducks, and the occasional deer.

Telstra mobile service is available at scattered locations across the property, for phone and internet communications.

Terrain

The property offers an undulating, hilly, and mountainous terrain to open grasslands with scrub. It has a river frontage, semi-dry creeks, and even a waterfall. In the open areas, you can find crops and livestock grazing.

Explorers and hunters can enjoy the peace and quiet at this property, away from the hustle and bustle of town or city.

Temperature and Rainfall

The annual rainfall is 27 inches, with most falling during summer. December and January are the hottest months, with the temperature reaching 40 degrees Celsius. June to August are the coldest months, with the temperature dropping to zero degrees Celsius.

Facilities

One of the main attractions for visiting this property is the variety of camping areas on offer. Visitors can choose to camp on the open grassland or in the hilly and mountainous areas. Or, you may prefer Cobbadah Creek, or near the waterfall. Visitors who enjoy fishing can try and catch catfish and yabbies.

The hunting areas are full of diverse wildlife, for example, wild pigs, foxes, rabbits, hares, quails, ducks, and the occasional deer.

Visitors can do spotlighting at night, and you are allowed to bring your hunting dogs – with a maximum of 4. For easy mobility within the property, you are welcome to use motorbikes, quads, Polaris, or buggies.

Visitors should bring everything they need to camp comfortably, to get the most out of their stay. In particular, it’s important to not forget sun protection, mosquito repellent, and a complete emergency kit. The property owners have a basic first aid kit only.

Best Time to Book and Visit

The property is suitable for visiting and hunting all year round. This property offers varying picturesque views and soul-warming experiences throughout all seasons.

During spring and summer, visitors can enjoy the outdoors and the river. And, in winter and autumn, the beautiful landscapes and scenic views offer a different atmosphere and wildlife adventures.

If you’d like to stay at this property, interested parties should contact the team at IHP. Property owners can arrange a proper welcome if you are booked ahead of the arrival date.

Property Owners Rules

Although rules are in the property access book, the property owners point out that the following rules are crucial:

During hunting:

1. No shooting at or within 500 meters of grazing cattle and sheep.
2. Respect property boundaries.
3. Do not shoot anywhere near the main house or owners' pets or livestock.
4. Hunt respectfully.
5. Dogs must be tied up when not in use for hunting.
6. Do not drink alcohol and hunt at the same time.

When driving:

1. Avoid driving on crops.
2. Stay away from and don’t get close to grazing livestock.
3. The use of bikes or any vehicles in hilly or steep terrain is prohibited.

While staying in the property:

1. Leave gates as found.
2. Take all rubbish with you and dispose of it in the designated area.

During campfires:

1. Be mindful when starting a campfire or any outdoor fire.
2. Put out the fire once you’ve finished with it.
3. Obey the rules if there are fire restrictions, especially total fire bans.

Items of Interest on the Property

The property owners describe the landscape as offering magical views over the valley and abundant wildlife. It is a place for families to enjoy bush walking, bird watching, stargazing at night, and riding their motorbikes, quads, Polaris, or buggies.

Property History & Information

This property has been owned by the current owners and their family since the 1900s. They started by grazing cattle and sheep and have become well-known for producing quality livestock. Over time, they developed the campground on this property and now share this beautiful property with visitors.

Their mission is to help preserve the environment and maintain the delicate balance of the ecosystem by allowing the hunting of predators and prey.

Tourist Attractions

Throughout the year, Upper Horton Sporting Club hosts cricket and tennis competitions, camp drafting, rodeos, dog trials, and motorcycle pony express all year round.

One of the most exciting events is the New Year's Eve Rodeo at Upper Horton. It is world-renowned for producing some of Australia's toughest cowboys.

The local area also offers beautiful places that are well worth a visit, such as Mount Kapular National Park, Gwydir River, and Copeton Dam, which offer water sports and fishing competitions.

Barraba is known as an arts and culture hub and visitors can check out the Barraba Silo mural and the Water Diviner. The artwork also features the endangered Regent Honeyeater bird.

Additional Supplies

Barraba and Bingara have fuel stations and local IGAs if you require additional supplies. The village of Upper Horton Sporting Club offers dinner most Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. It is a 5-minute drive from the property.

The Upper Horton Sports Club is open at 5am during winter and 5.30am during summer.

It is recommended that visitors come well-equipped and bring all the necessities they require. It’s also recommended you check the opening hours of the fuel outlets and IGAs in Barraba and Bingara before arrival.

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PROPERTY ACCESS

For access to any of our properties, all Shooters, Non-shooters and Bow Hunters require current membership of one of the following:

• SSAA
• Shooters Union
• An Approved Hunting Organisation (AHO)

All Doggers on dogging approved properties need to be a member of the APDHA

For each non-hunter attending any of our properties, it is compulsory to be covered by current comprehensive public liability insurance. This is a non-negotiable requirement and forms part of your booking contract. Similar to having travel insurance to go on holidays. This insurance is available by being a current member of an AHO, the SSAA or the Shooters Union before your booking is approved.

We also recommend current ambulance cover.

You enter these properties fully aware of the risks involved and do so at your own risk.
IHP, property owners and all related and unrelated parties are not held liable for any claim, accident or injury.

In other words, take responsibility for your own actions, watch what you are doing and ACT LIKE AN ADULT WITH COMMON SENSE.

We truly want everyone to have a great time on our properties. Take time to read and understand the Conditions of Property Access

BRINGING BIKES, BUGGY's or QUADS/ATVs?

RIDERS READ BELOW:

Risk assessments must be taken for potential hazards whilst using any bikes, quads/ATV or buggy's on the property.

Some properties only allow certain types of vehicles. Please check listing carefully.
Helmet and protective gear to be worn whenever operating these vehicles.

We recommend the Yassi Course or some form of accredited training be taken prior to using any bikes, quads/ATV or buggy’s on the property.

Bikes, buggy’s and Quads/ATV are to be taken onto properties entirely at your own risk.

No responsibility will be taken. Assess your own insurance for these recreational vehicles.

You release and indemnify IHP and all related parties against any claim of any kind whatsoever.

If in doubt or you do not agree to or understand these terms, do not bring and or ride bikes, buggy's or quad/ATV.

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