Land shaped by generations
Signal Hill Farm has been in our family for generations. This is the land we grew up on — a working dairy farm passed down through our family, shaped by generations who lived and worked here.
Trig Point Cabin was built by three siblings — two brothers and a sister — as a way to share this special place with others. Using recycled timber, salvaged materials, and Australian hardwoods, we created something simple, thoughtful, and deeply connected to the land.
Signal Hill Farm remains a working dairy farm — shaped by history, still in motion — offering a quiet place to step away from the everyday and stay somewhere with real meaning beneath your feet.
The Signal
In the early 1800s, a large wicker ball was raised into the tallest fig tree on the property — signalling to farmers in the district that the paddle steamer bound for Sydney had arrived at Shellharbour, ready to collect the day's milk cans. This simple but vital signal connected the farming community with the coastal trade and is where the farm takes its name.
The Bunkers
During the Second World War, the property's sweeping views of the Illawarra coastline made it an ideal location for coastal observation — defensive bunkers and an early radar installation were established here as part of Australia's defence network. The original WWII bunkers still stand on the property today.
The Name, Unchanged
The name Signal Hill Farm, first given in the early 1800s, remains today as a reminder of the land's long connection to the community, the coast, and the generations who have lived and worked here.
