Barraba # 6 NSW Hunting Property

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BARRABA #6 HUNTING PROPERTY

Barraba #6 NSW Hunting Property is a significant location that has a land area of 5,000 acres. Because of its varied terrain, it offers exciting adventures that cross creeks and plains through to hills and steep mountains. Some parts of the property have farmland with grazing sheep and cattle.

One of the best parts of the property borders and includes the Cobbadah creek, which flows through the property and features dry creek beds, spring-fed dams, and even a waterfall.

This property is located a 5-minute drive from the village of Upper Horton. Barraba is the closest town; just 30 minutes away. Alternatively, Bingara is 35 minutes away.

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, except in hilly or steep terrain, where their use is prohibited.

There are many beautiful camping spots throughout the property that offer scenic landscapes and visitors can choose any camping site upon arrival. However, sleeping quarters or shearers' huts are not available.

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. The property owners don’t have supplies available.

Hunters can sight in their hunting gear around their campsite, as long as all safety precautions are observed. They can also engage in target shooting. However, no shooting at all is permitted near the main house or the owner's pets and livestock. Please hunt respectfully.

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

Terrain

The property offers an undulating, hilly, and mountainous terrain to open grasslands with scrub. Cobbadah creek, 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.

The property has Cobbadah creek and semi-dry creeks, visitors can fish for catfish and yabbies. Motorbikes, quads, Polaris, or buggies are allowed if used in a safe manner, except in steep and hilly areas.

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

The property offers many good camping spots throughout the property and visitors can enjoy possible sightings of wild pigs, foxes, rabbits, and the occasional deer. Hunting is permitted with firearms or bow and arrow.

Visitors can roam around the property too and explore with their motorbikes, quads, Polaris, or buggies, except in hilly and steep terrain. Visitors are also welcome to swim, fish, canoe or kayak at the river.

Visitors should bring everything they need to camp comfortably and enjoy the recreation, in order 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

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 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 how you find them. If it's open leave it open!!! If it's closed, close it!!!
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 and 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.

SUBMITTED HUNTING PHOTOS

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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