Ettalong, thought to mean ‘drinking place’ in a local Aboriginal language, has been home to people from the Dharruk and the Darkinjung communities for thousands of years. Colonial interest in the area also began early, as Governor Philip led a voyage to the area just months after the establishment of the settlement at Botany Bay. While Philip was greatly impressed by the area it soon became clear that settling it would be difficult. The spectacular terrain - comprised of steep slopes, dense forests...