Goomburra or Gestapo Valley Campground

Hi
Right at the end of the road is the nat park camp ground[no dogs]

Hi SPRINT-GTO
It is called Goomburra Valley Campground, run by Andrew & Debra. Definitely not to be confused with Gordon Country, which looks like the place to go, especially if you can be more self sufficient.

Hi Andrea11,

I was hoping you might see our thread, as it sounded like you had a similar experience. It would be worth going back there with a camera ready to record things, because the language and abuse we got in front of little kids is almost surreal. I woke up the next day wondering if it was all a dream. Unbelievable. We were so concerned about other campers that the incident has been reported to ALL the relevant local people.

Hi T & J,

That is unfortunate, I just don't know what on earth would possess someone to carry on that way the new owners are definatly in the wrong business, and I dare say they have lost a great deal of goodwill. We will never again go back there until it changes hands. So lets hope that it does change sooner rather than later as it is a lovely place minus the owners. This guy is definatly one in a million as I have never ever come across that in any of the many campgrounds that we have visited.

How about elaborating on the problems you have had while there that the owners helped you with , may just sway the opinions a little.

Perhaps the horrible owners at Goomburra Valley Campgrounds sought some help from a good Dr who recogonised these people needed a great deal of help with thier attitude and he prescribed accordingly. Let me tell you very clearly that we are just your average husband / wife that likes to just get away in our little caravan and enjoy the quiet life. Believe me when I tell you that these people don't need anything to upset them they are just down right awful and are really in the wrong business, I would suggest the best occupation for these people would be Prison Guards at long bay prison.

That's a good suggestion Axel, maybe Goonie88 can elaborate what problems they got help with. Andrea11, once again your eloquence with words amazes me. "SPOT ON". I consider Goonie88 extremely lucky to have had close encounters and obviously escaped. Maybe Goonie88, you have not read all the other threads about this place, and the new owners. All complaints are from families like yourselves and all of us. Please keep in touch over time and let us all know about your camping trips to GVC, as it is only a matter of time for you to. Remember to take the video cam to record the insults.

I'll back up goonie with camping at goomburra valley, we've been there heaps and the first time we forgot our power lead and they lent us one. another time my mum hurt her back getting down the bed in the camper and Debbie rang the local doctor and made an appointment for her,
however the last time we camped there (just before easter) we were camped near a loud and obnoxious group of people that had to be asked by Andy several times to quieten down as they were disturbing other campers. we also heard a conversation between them about stealing firewood and didn't hear Andy abuse anyone, but the campers didn't hold back- these are just some of the things that the owners have to deal with. the same weekend the police social club camped there and they commented to us about the unruly groups behaviour and were appreciative of the way Andy handled them. we all come to enjoy the peace and quiet and don't want to listen to drunk and loud people - that's why we camp at goomburra valley.

Reminds me of a previous thread from Gone Bush (WA)

"Hmmmmm,

sounds like the owners of Goomburra have registered and are fighting back.

I'll sit back and watch. "

Gone Bush, are you still watching?

what is it with you guys!! when you post a negative comment- it's ok, but when some one says something good about the campground you assume that it's the owners. we're not the owners (wish we were though)
but when we go camping there again in May i'll be sure to let them know about this forum and what's been posted

In the hope to put an end to this debate -

I have been managing a successful business for 30 years and never have I sought to insult a client, especially in the manner we were insulted, in my opinion this behaviour is extremely unprofessional and demeaning. All this because one of us was making farm animal noises to keep a young child entertained.

I guess "I was only playing with a little girl" was an unfortunate thing to say to Andrew as I got the impression from the smile on his face when he replied that he enjoys insulting people.

He was lucky we were not unruly, as an unruly mob would have handled the situation very differently. Or maybe he was hoping for a different outcome, you dont call people cowards or question their sexuality unless you are looking for trouble.

No matter what anyone says I am proud of the way our group handled the situation, if only Andrew would learn from the example we set and refrain from using abuse and insults as a method of problem resolution.

Hi jacquic,

You don't need to let them know, we already have.