Farrell Flat is on the old copper trail to the south west of
Burra and was once a stopover point for bullock and mule teams
transporting copper ore to Port Wakefield. At that time the town
had enough work for three resident blacksmiths. In 1880 the railway
was put through, connecting the town to Burra in the north and
Riverton in the south.
Farrell Flat's main industry is the growing, collection, sorting
and distribution of a variety of grains from the surrounding farms.
Just before harvest the valley is a beautiful patchwork quilt of
gold, yellow and purple.
