Coalcliff

Coalcliff is located approximately 24 kilometres north of Wollongong along the Princes Highway.

Place names

Parish of Southend County of Cumberland

The name Coalcliff originated in 1797 when three survivors of a wreck set out to walk to Sydney. They found coal here and used it to light a fire for warmth. After they were rescued they reported the presence of coal and Governor Hunter sent George Bass to investigate. Bass found several seams that extended for some distance and conjectured that they might extend throughout the range.