Finley a town that boasts a friendly laidback lifestyle and atmosphere, typical of Australian outback rural towns. Well worth a visit and taking time out to experience the way the locals go about their day to day living.

The town of Finley is an important centre for the rice industry. Also, the sale yards at Finley are nationally acclaimed, operated by Finley Associated Stock and Station Agents, and draw buyers intrastate and interstate.

Take the opportunity on a Friday morning to experience the buzz of buyers bidding through the computerised system.

The development of this area as a thriving farming community has made farmers aware of the importance of water and the environment.

They Have been actively involved in the Fuller Land Care Project, which was the first project of its kind to monitor the effects of agriculture on the environment.

The man-made lake at Finley provides a great spot for a picnic, sailing, water-skiing and fishing. Relax in the sun while the children go wind surfing or canoeing on the lake. The new roller/skate board rink is sure to be popular with the younger generation.

Finley is only 3 1/2 hours from Melbourne and 7 1/2 from Sydney. Much less from many other regional centre and it offers many attractions to the visitor who may stop for one day, or longer. The craft and giftshops plus the Art Gallery are just a few of these to discover.

The Art Gallery specialises in providing regular high quality exhibitions of all mediums. The Opening hours are from 10:30am to 4:00pm on Thursday to Monday. The Finley Rode and Country Music Festival held during the summer festive season are major attractions for visitors.

The friendly folk at Finley are very happy to spend time to share the local stories. Visit the Historical Museum, Log Cabin and see the machine collection and the church. The Museum is located at the Mary Lawson Wayside Rest at the southern end, fringing the Newell Highway.

Did you know?

The Close family have been running a foundry and engineering business, in Finley, on the same site in Wollamai St. for 107 year. Mr JT Close employed his foundry workers (at quiet times) to build other existing edifices, eg. Presbyterian Church, crn. Wollamai and Denison St., the older portion of St Marys Cathlic Church, crn, of Denison St. and Riverina Hwy, the Ambulance station, 82 Wollamai St and private residence at 93 Wollamai St and 31 Denison St.

In 1962 long before irrigation, 420,000 bags (35,000 tonnes) of wheat were delivered to Findley Railway siding, which at the tinme set a Commonwealth record, for a single station.

The Finley town is featured in the Outback Plains day trips and Golfing Bonanza sections of the "Centre to the Murray Attractions" campaign.

As this campaign develops further, information will be available on this web site and in booklet form providing you with many reasons to visit Finley town and also play the golf course providing you with many great days out.