HistoryOriginally crown land this suburb was originally known in part as the village of Bottle Forest. This area was located on the western side and bordered the national park. The Princes Highway then known as Illawarra Road went through this area creating access from Sydney to the South Coast. The railway line established in 1886 divided the area and improved access with its own railway platform. It is the location of the historic property Heathcote Hall built for Abel Harber.
