Currently taking bookings for December 2026 onwards

Weeds in. Fertiliser out.No poisons, no machines.

Targeted goat grazing on the NSW Mid North Coast, out of Port Macquarie. Our herd is taking enquiries and bookings for December 2026 onwards, and the earliest enquiries get first pick of the calendar.

Port Macquarie · Wauchope · Kempsey · Laurieton · Taree · Forster - and surrounds. No obligation, no deposit.

No poisons, no worries

Keep your dam, creeks, wildlife, pets and soil clean and healthy while effectively dealing with the problem weeds.

All-terrain vegetation control

Machines tear apart soft ground, and can't get in the tricky areas. Goats get into the gully's and hard to reach places, taking care of weeds from ground level up to about 2 metres up the tree.

Better than how you found it

Goats don't just eat the weeds, they turn them into fertiliser and neutralize a high % of seeds during digestion. Your soils are improved, and native species get a headstart.

Goats vs the usual options

Three ways to deal with an overgrown block

Most landholders we speak to have already tried one of the other two, and didn’t like what it left behind.

Our way

Goats

0 hours of noisy machineryAccess to rocky, steep terrainEats the taller, woodier weeds, leaves the grassTurns weeds into fertliserEnjoyable to watch
The alternative

Herbicide

Harmful to dams, rivers and creeks.Poisons all plants, including native speciesHarmful to the soilWithholding periods for stockRepeat use causes resistance
The alternative

Machinery

Loud and destructiveLimited by terrain and accessFire riskCompacts soil and tears up banksSpreads weed seeds across your blockDestroys everything in its path
Terrain

The terrain nothing else wants to work

Goats aren't made for grazing pasture. They prefer steep, rocky, dense areas that your machinery can't access.

Steep gullies and ditchesRocky groundWooded areasFence lines and boundariesAwkward small blocksAround sheds and infrastructureRegrowth too thick to walkOvergrown yards with obstacles
Goats working steep or thick country
What it does for the ground

Goats leave the place better than they found it

Fertiliser

Weeds are turned into nutrients and deposited straight back onto the ground. A herd of goats can produce around 25kg of manure per day.

Clean soils

No herbicides destroying soils and poisoning the native species. Safe for other livestock, wildlife, pets, and crops.

Native species

Removing weeds that smother native plants, like blackberry and lantana, gives room for native pasture to grow and thrive.

Less seeds

Mulchers and slashers spread seeds across your property and leave a layer of mulch on top, preventing native grasses from sprouting, while allowing weeds to sprout again.

A grazed fuel break or fence line
Fire

Natural fire prevention without the risks

Fine fuels and ladder fuels are what carry fire into a canopy and turn slow ground fires into dangerous crown fires. Goats browse the low and mid storey - the shrub, vine and regrowth layer between the grass and canopy - on terrain where a mulcher can’t operate and a burn is too risky.

Usual jobs - an asset protection strip around a dwelling or shed, a grazed break along a boundary or track, or opening up a gully that’s become overgrown. Book early - the calendar fills fastest ahead of summer.

Need an urgent fire break? →

Grazing complements your bushfire planning; it isn’t a substitute for your local RFS advice or an approved hazard reduction where one is required.

What they’ll happily work on

These are safe for goats, no limitations.

Woody weeds and shrubs
BlackberryPrivetCamphor laurelBitou bushGroundsel bushScotch broomCanary broomGorseSweet briarDog roseFirethornBlack wattleCoral treeHoney locustBlackthornKurrajongRadiata pineAfrican boxthornCotoneasterHawthornWild oliveWild tobaccoMothplant
Vines and scramblers
Japanese honeysuckleBindweedTurkey rhubarbDodderBlue trumpet vine
Grasses
African lovegrassCoolatai grassBlady grass (regrowth)Pampas grass (regrowth)Bamboo (regrowth)RyegrassWild oatsBarley grassSerrated tussock (regrowth)Chilean needle grassGiant rat's tail (regrowth)Poa tussock
Broadleaf weeds
Cobbler's pegCapeweedTall fleabaneSowthistlePrickly lettucePaddy's lucerneHorehoundPurple topMulleinFat henWild turnipTurnip weedHedge mustardWild radishInkweedDockCrofton weedMistflowerStinking RogerThistles (at flowering)

What we manage carefully

Goats control these well, but long exposure can be toxic - we limit exposure and ensure they always have other feed.

Lantana - commonly left to goats, but can be hard on their liver. Certain varieties are more toxic than others.Fireweed and groundsel - goats can handle it, but liver damage adds up so we limit exposurePaterson's curse and the big thistles - nitrate risk, and spraying actually makes them tastier, tell us if the site's been sprayed recently.Johnson grass and forage sorghum - risky on short young regrowth, after frost or in drought.Phalaris - staggers risk on fresh growth, managed with rotation.Wild stone fruit - browsing the standing tree is fine, but wilted prunings are dangerous.Castor oil plant and white cedar - worked with care, the seeds and berries carry the poison.Bracken and St John's wort - fine in passing, short, supervised exposure only.

What they’ll leave standing

Toxic and unpalatable - goats walk past these as long as there’s better feed on offer. Don't worry, we manage this.

NightshadesThornappleCotton bushArum lilyAgapanthusHydrangeaSpurgesCape tulipOxalisWild garlicBalloon vineMexican poppyTree of heavenRubber vine

What goats can’t handle

This won’t rule your property out, but these must be fenced off or removed. We check for this on the site walk.

The garden killers - oleander, yew, azalea and rhododendron, angel's trumpet, duranta, daphne, foxglove, lily of the valley.Green cestrum - can be fatal, the goats will generally avoid it.Mother of millions - a cumulative heart toxin, at its worst May to October when it flowers.Poison peach - small amounts cause acute liver failure.Hemlock - palatable and neurotoxic, so it can't be left in the area.Piles of prunings and green waste - wilted clippings of some plants can be more dangerous than live ones.Recently sprayed weeds - herbicide makes some toxic plants more palatable.
How it works

Start → Finish

1

Get in touch

Fill in our form and we will reach out to organise a site inspection and a formal quote.

2

Inspection + quote

No obligation, no deposit site inspection to assess your property for size, vegetation type, access and all other considerations.

3

Site prep + delivery

After payment, when it's your time to get started, we'll come around and set up fencing, as well as water, and if necessary, shelter. Then we will bring the goats out, and they'll get straight to work.

4

Check ups + movement

We will do regular check ups to ensure the goats have water, see how they're progressing, and move fencing to a new area as needed. When the goats are done, we'll pick them up and move them on to the next property.

What you’ll need on site

Short list, and none of it is a deal-breaker - if something’s missing, say so in your enquiry and we’ll work out whether we can bring it.

Water (preferable)

We'll bring the trough, but a trough needs water. If you've got a tap, or tank that we can hook a pipe onto, that's ideal. Alternatively, we can use IBC's to truck water out during check ups, but this will likely incur an additional charge.

24/7 + vehicle access

We need access for a 4x4 and trailer for delivery/pickup (we can fence off a walkway to the grazing area). We also need 24/7 access because we need to be able to check health, water, and fencing at any time of day to keep the goats safe and healthy.

Fencing - usually ours

Every now and then, we can use your fencing, but most often we will use our own electric fencing that can be moved as needed, setup precisely and the goats know to respect it.

Pets under control

If you have pets - particularly dogs, they need to be kept away from the goats. Dogs can be a danger to the goats, but goats can also be dangerous to dogs they don't know.

Shade or shelter

Trees, a shed or an area they can get out of the weather/sun. We'll bring portable shelter if there's nothing.

Protected areas

If you've got gardens, or other areas you want protected, tell us during the visit so we can make sure they are fenced off before the goats get there. Goats WILL eat your gardens if allowed, and this can KILL them, as well as destroy your garden.

Questions

The common questions

When can I book for?

We are currently taking bookings for December 2026 onwards.

What does it cost?

Every property is different, with different challenges, different timeframes and different goals. Once you've sent through your enquiry, we can send through a ballpark figure, and if you're happy with that we can organise a site inspection and provide a formal quote.

Do you cover my area?

We're based in Port Macquarie and work across the Mid North Coast - Wauchope, Kempsey, Camden Haven, Taree, Forster and the surrounding areas. If you're address is outside this area, that doesn't rule you out but it may add costs or mean we need to wait until we have other jobs in your area and batch them together.

How long do they stay?

This will depend on how big the area is and how dense the vegetation is. Assume roughly 2-2.5 acres per week for our normal herd of 50.

Will they eat my garden?

Given the chance, absolutely! That's why we fence off any areas you want protected.

Are they safe around kids, pets and livestock?

Goats are generally friendly, curious animals. However, they are working inside an electric fence that packs a fair punch. They can also be dangerous to people unfamiliar with how to handle them (horns, headbutts, hooves...). We ask that you keep yourself, children and pets outside the fence. If you want to pet them, please ask while we are there during a checkup or delivery.

Who looks after them while they're here?

Almost always us! We will check on them every 1-3 days depending on the circumstances, making sure they have water, checking them for any health concerns and moving their fence as needed.

Insurance, biosecurity and paperwork?

99% is handled by us! We have insurance, handle the transport documentation, keep welfare check records and all other necessary paperwork. The only thing we need from you is a PIC (Property identification code) which we can help you get if you don't already have on.

What is a PIC?

A PIC (Property identification code) is a unique code linked to your property that is used for biosecurity and tracking livestock movements. It is assigned by Local Land Services and can be easily applied for by email or phone before your booking. Need help? Let us know and we'll do as much as we can to get you sorted.

What happens in an emergency?

We have a mobile phone on 24/7 for emergencies. If you notice the goats are out of their fence, look sick or you've found one deceased, please give us a call as soon as possible. We'll give you the number during your booking process.

Is my booking date exact?

Not exactly, it has to be flexible due to the nature of the work. If the property the goats are on need more time, they get first priority. You'll get the same priority when they're on your property.

December 2026 waitlist - now open

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MNC Goat HireTargeted goat grazing · Port Macquarie & the NSW Mid North CoastTaking bookings from December 2026 onwards