Finley is a little town with a big heart that keeps visitors coming back for more.
The artificially constructed Finley Lake tells the tale of a fertile irrigated farming district and it’s where you’ll often find locals enjoying a spot of fishing or water sports. Take a stroll or a bike ride around the 1.9km track that follows the perimeter of the lake and enjoy a picnic or barbeque on the landscaped foreshores while the kids keep entertained in the gardens and playgrounds.
If you have a love for history, Finley has you covered with a number of museums and heritage sites open free to the public year-round. Most are volunteer run and donations are always welcome.
Step back in time at the Finley Historical Museum and Log Cabin as you walk through the McAllister Homestead and the original Myrtle Park School built in1896. Then move on to the Heritage Museum and enjoy its marvellous collection of machinery and memorabilia.
Finley Station is now one of the few pioneer buildings still standing and houses the Finley Pioneer Railway Museum, containing artefacts and real-life railway stories.
The newest tourist attraction is the Foundry Museum, which explores the town’s rich manufacturing history and is a celebration of the long association local business JT & EN Close has had with the district community. Much of the original machinery and equipment is on display, dating back more than 126 years.
If golf’s more your game, why not tee off at Finley Golf Club. Players of all skill levels will revel in the pristine conditions without the worry of crowds.
Or, head to the Finley Bowling Club or Returned Soldiers Club for a game of bowls, followed by a drink and a meal, with plenty of friendly locals to show you some good old-fashioned Finley hospitality.
