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| Annual Canadian Visit To Texas - 27th February 2010 |
 On Saturday the 27th February 2010, a group of Canadian tourists will be visiting Goat Rock to enjoy some great Australian hospitality. The group arrives in Texas on Friday afternoon and stay at the Texas Motel. On Saturday, the group travels up the Dumaresq River to a property where the visitors learn about irrigation and cropping in the area, they also visit the Whyalla Feedlot and receive a tour of the facilities. After a rest in Texas, they come out to Goat Rock for an interactive shearing demonstration where they get to see sheep being shorn and wool classing in action.
Waiting for the tourists when they reach The Shed at Goat Rock will be a scrumptious four course camp oven and spit roast meal. Locals and visitors are invited to attend the event and join in welcoming our international visitors to the Texas area. It is always a fun filled night with our resident bush poet - Jim Brown in attendance and The Rabbit Trappers providing their unique style of entertainment. The Texas P&C run the Bar and a Charity Auction is ran with our Canadian visitors and local Texans providing items to be auctioned off to raise money for the Texas State School.
The night kicks off at 6pm (QLD) with dinner to be served at 7pm. Cost is $25 per person with bookings by Sunday 21st February 2010. Booking are essential so get in and let us know if you would like to attend by phone: 07 4653 0999, mob: 0437 713 488, email: info@goatrock.com.au |
| Top 5 Things to do at Goat Rock! |
 When you go camping there is a number of great activities for the whole family that will keep everyone occupied! Here are five of the top things to do whilst at Goat Rock.
1. Bushwalking
Get your walking shoes on, put on a hat and some sunscreen and head out into the bush and discover our fascinating rocks, flora and fauna. There are many interesting rock formations, large Moreton Bay Fig Trees, and other native trees and plants at Goat Rock. Hours can be spent wandering around exploring these fascinating natural wonders.
2. Stargazing
Goat Rock is a spectacular viewpoint for gazing at the night sky. Even with the naked eye, millions of stars and other objects can be viewed. With absolutely no light pollution, Goat Rock's night sky is a great entertainment. A Sky Map is regularly placed in the information stand for a more detailed viewing experience.
3. Birdwatching
There is an abundance of birdlife at Goat Rock and it is quite interesting to watch birds in their native environment. There are numerous tips to remember to make your time birdwatching more enjoyable:
- Take a pair of binoculars - but find birds with your naked eye first, as binoculars have a narrow field of view making it hard to search for birds.
- If you want to identify what birds you are seeing, buy a good field guide.
- The best time to go birdwatching is the mornings when the birds are searching for food.
- Respect the environment and the birds - don't get too close to nests, colonies, roosts, or important feeding sites.
- Dress appropriately, it is best if you blend in with the rest of the environment.
- Don't make loud noises or sudden movements as you will frighten the birds away.
4. Campfires
Sitting around a campfire, toasting marshmallows and telling stories is a great way to enjoy a relaxing evening after the adventures of the day. Just remember to watch children around the campfire.
5. Feed the Animals
There are a number of farm animals at Goat Rock including chooks, geese, turkeys, peacocks, guinea fowl, minature horses, donkeys, goats, sheep - just to name a few! Kids just love to help collect the eggs and feed the animals. Even the natives get in on the action with a number of native birds coming into the chook pens to be fed. Also the kangaroos and wallabies like to spend their time in the evenings on the grass of the camping area near the toilets and showers and can be viewed from a close distance. |
| Easter at Goat Rock |
 Easter is a fantastic time to spend quality time with the family and what better place to do it than at Goat Rock! There will be plenty of things to do at Goat Rock over the Easter holidays. We will once again be holding our Shindig at The Shed on Easter Saturday night (3 April 2010). With live music provided by Inverell duo Codey Hodges and Nic Baker, a great night of entertainment is ensured. A delicious smorgasbord dinner will also be on offer and as usual you will not go hungry! Come along for a great family night out and bring your dancing shoes!
Make a weekend of it, camp the night, and stay for Easter Sunday Brunch. This is a great way to spend time with the family and is a great way to feed the visiting relations! Brunch includes delicious Bacon, Sausages, Lamb Chops, Savoury Mince, Fritters, Eggs, Muffins, Fruit, Cereal, Toast, Juice and of course lots of Easter Eggs!
The four day long weekend at Easter gives you plenty of time to enjoy all that Goat Rock has to offer with bushwalking, stargazing, scenic views, farm animals, birdwatching, fishing, or just relaxing! Enjoy a good book by the campfire! Check out the Goat Rock website for some great Easter Holiday Packages. |
| Leave No Trace Scheme |
Here at Goat Rock we are strong believers in the Leave No Trace campaign. The Leave No Trace principles are a guide to minimise the impact of your visits to the natural and cultural heritage areas of Australia. We have set aside Goat Rock to ensure that others can enjoy its beauty and serenity and as such we need our visitors to be aware of these principles so that we can manage the environment in a sustainable manner.
The Seven Principles:
- Plan ahead and prepare
- Travel and camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
- Minimize Campfire Impacts
- Respect Wildlife
- Be Considerate of Other Visitors
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| Goat Rock Merchandise |
Get your Goat Rock Gear NOW! 
Goat Rock have created a Cafe Press Shop to enable Goat Rock fans to purchase fantastic Goat Rock products. Cafe Press uses quality products and premium printing processes for fantastic images. Everyone loves having mementos of their great holidays, so why not remember your great experience at Goat Rock with some of our Goat Rock merchandise.
Goat Rock merchandise include T-Shirts, Golf Shirts, Caps, Singlets, Water Bottles and Mugs, all with the Goat Rock logo. The SIGG water bottle is made from a single piece of aluminum with an EcoCare BPA-free lining, it's ultra-lightweight (yet rugged and crack-resistant). This makes it a great addition to the backpack when out and about taking in the stunning scenery at Goat Rock. The Goat Rock T-shirts are great for those casual bbq's and the zip hoodies are fantastic for those cool evening by the campfire at Goat Rock. Buy some for your friends and family for gifts and make sure you bring them when you come back to visit!
As time goes on we will continue to add to the range.
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| Goat Rock on Facebook! |
Become a Fan!
Become a fan of Goat Rock on Facebook to keep up-to-date with the latest happenings at Goat Rock and the chance of Special Offers, Discounts & Competitions. Upload all of your Goat Rock pictures and videos onto the page and share with everyone what a great time you had at Goat Rock. Keep in touch with other Goat Rock fans! And make sure you tell all of your friends about us!! |
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| The Shed |
A fantastic function centre for your next event! 
The Shed is a great place for all types of functions including birthday parties for young and old, weddings, get togethers, family reunions, any excuse will do! There is plenty of room for everyone! Kitchen facilities, tables and chairs are all available for hire. Catering can be provided or do it yourself!
Keep an eye out for upcoming events at The Shed at Goat Rock.
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