diff --git a/rviz_default_plugins/src/rviz_default_plugins/tools/goal_pose/goal_tool.cpp b/rviz_default_plugins/src/rviz_default_plugins/tools/goal_pose/goal_tool.cpp
index 15654afe6..a611a004e 100644
--- a/rviz_default_plugins/src/rviz_default_plugins/tools/goal_pose/goal_tool.cpp
+++ b/rviz_default_plugins/src/rviz_default_plugins/tools/goal_pose/goal_tool.cpp
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ GoalTool::GoalTool()
 {
   shortcut_key_ = 'g';
 
-  topic_property_ = new rviz_common::properties::StringProperty("Topic", "goal",
+  topic_property_ = new rviz_common::properties::StringProperty("Topic", "goal_pose",
       "The topic on which to publish goals.",
       getPropertyContainer(), SLOT(updateTopic()), this);