Finniss Valley, Northern Territory — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Finniss Valley, in the Coomalie Shire local government area.
| Locality | Finniss Valley |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | Coomalie Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -13.02411 |
| Longitude | 130.93385 |
| Population | 141 |
| Density | 1.3 /km² |
| Area | 108.0 km² |
| Elevation | 61 m |
| Postcode | 0822 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 63 km south |
Finniss Valley is a locality in the Coomalie Shire local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 141. The locality covers an area of 108.0 km², giving a population density of about 1.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 61 m above sea level. It lies approximately 63 km south of Darwin. Finniss Valley is located at 13.0241°S, 130.9339°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0822. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Finniss Valley unfolds across a broad, sun-drenched expanse where the land breathes a slow, consistent warmth. It lies 63.1 km south of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 171°T), and is situated 14.2 km west-north-west of Batchelor. The terrain here is a subtle interplay of low, rolling country and flatter plains, punctuated by stands of hardy eucalypts whose silvery-green foliage shimmers in the relentless northern light. The air itself carries a faint, earthy perfume, a blend of dry grass, sun-baked soil, and the distant, sweet scent of flowering native shrubs. Waterways, often ephemeral, carve shallow courses through the landscape, their dry beds hinting at the explosive power of the wet season, a stark contrast to the languid stillness of the dry. The very texture of the land, a fine, ochre-coloured dust that clings to everything, speaks of resilience and a deep, enduring connection to the elements.
This is country with a quiet history, where the rhythms of life are dictated by the seasons and the land's yielding. For generations, the Finniss Valley has been shaped by those who sought to coax sustenance from its soil, primarily through cattle grazing, the broad paddocks stretching towards the horizon a testament to this enduring industry. While not a hub of bustling commerce, Finniss Valley possesses a distinct character, a place where neighbours know each other by name and the pace of life allows for contemplation. The local economy, though modest, is rooted in the land, with a scattering of small holdings and a reliance on the broader pastoral sector. The occasional rumble of a ute on a dusty track, or the distant lowing of cattle, are the prevailing sounds that punctuate the vast silence of Finniss Valley.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Finniss Valley, Northern Territory with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Finniss Valley, in the Coomalie Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Finniss Valley includes the postcode (0822), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Coomalie Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Finniss Valley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |