Goroke is a small farming community in the West Wimmera regions. While the population is less than 1,000 the local folk are very active with sporting clubs, a weekly newspaper and a school which caters for pre-school to year 12. Named after the Aboriginal term for the Australian magpie, the town was established in 1882 as a supply centre for local selectors and by 1884 had a population of 50. Goroke Post Office opened on 1 July 1884.[2] Three years later, facilities in Goroke included a flour mill, two stores, a school, a mechanics' hall, a hotel and a blacksmith's. Originally connected to Kaniva and Nhill by a track through the Little Desert, in 1894, the railway reached Goroke from Natimuk.[3] The Garoke Apex Accommodation Park charges fees for overnight stay as follows: Fees at at 3rd Dec 2018 Powered site $20 P/N Un-powered $5 P/N