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‘Cootes Crossing’ is a peaceful 730-acre property located in the spectacular cool-climate granite country of New Valley (Northern Tablelands region, 30 minutes west of Guyra, NSW).
The property is a perfect escape for relaxation and a wonderful base to explore the region. Cattle-grazing paddocks are surrounded by multiple areas of natural bush, with large rock formations, boulder stacks, overhangs, and small caves.
There are plenty of options for walking and birdwatching. The area has a distinctive ecological environment featuring box-gum woodland and open sclerophyll forest. Three kilometres of Barns Creek run through the middle of the property, and its sandy base makes it great for swimming in the waterholes.
The property is approximately 1,100 metres above sea level.
Average temperatures range between 5–18 degrees Celsius in winter and 17–30 degrees Celsius in summer.
Average annual rainfall is 900 mm, with higher rainfall during the summer months.
Native Animals
Marsupials: Eastern grey kangaroos, red-necked wallabies, swamp wallabies, brushtail possums, ringtail possums, and sugar gliders.
Birds: Kookaburras, wedge-tailed eagles, brown goshawks, magpies, white ibis, crimson rosellas, Australian king parrots, red-rumped parrots, grey fantails, restless flycatchers, brown treecreepers, buff-rumped thornbills, golden whistlers, rufous whistlers, and yellow-faced honeyeaters.
Mammals: Insectivorous bats, echidnas, and occasional koalas or quolls inhabit the broader regional corridor.
Reptiles: Various skinks, bearded dragons, and frogs. Turtles can also be found in the creek.
Native Flora
Stringybarks, ironbarks, yellow box, white box, Blakely’s red gum, river oak, wattles, bottlebrush, cypress pine, and tea tree.
Drought-tolerant tussock grasses, sclerophyll shrubs, and groundcovers.
Nearby Attractions
Green Valley Farm and Smith’s Museum, Wing Hing Long Museum in Tingha, Topper’s Mountain Wines, fishing and picnics at Mordun Ponds Farm Retreat, the National Transport Museum at Inverell, fossicking at Inverell, and fishing at Copeton Dam and its tributaries.