Finley

Finley NSW 2713 (Pop 2 200)

Finley is a pleasant and peaceful Riverina township 696 km s-w of Sydney. Originally inhabited by the Wiradjuri Aborigines who named the area ‘Carawatha’ meaning ‘place of pines’, European settlement began in 1840s with squatters. Following WWI and a number of serious droughts, the Berrigquin Irrigation Area was constructed in 1935 which greatly enhanced the local economy. Major industries are pastoral and agricultural. 

Accommodation:
Finley has 4 motels, 3 hotels and a caravan park. Visitor Information Centre: 41 Deniliquin St. Tel (03) 5874 2131 or 1800 677 271.

Airport:
Deniliquin Aerodrome (DNO) Cobb Hwy. (61 km west).

Hospital:
Finley Hospital, Dawe Ave. Tel (03) 5883 1133.