Gapes Valley, named after the late Mr. William Gapes, one of the pioneers of the district, lies between two spurs of the high downs which fall away from the back ranges, and is about four miles from Geraldine. The flat land is of exceptionally good quality, and yields large crops of grain. The valley is about four miles in length, and the houses of the settlers, nestling in well grown plantations, give an idyllic charm to the landscape. Back from the lower land rise downs, whose fattening qualities are noted in the district. The roads are good and of easy grade, and the valley has a public school.