LOCATION
Nestled between two national parks bordering the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, and a scenic three-hour drive from Sydney Wolgan Valley forms the centrepiece for unique experiences and insights into Australia's wildlife, history and cultural heritage.
DETAILS
Occupying just two per cent of a 4,000-acre conservancy reserve, the resort offers the ultimate in seclusion, comfort and guest-focused services, all within conservation-based luxury. Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa is the only Australian resort in recent history to receive permission to be builtadjacent to a WorldHeritage Area.
FACILITIES
This secluded resort features 40 individual suites surrounded by private decks, each having its own indoor / outdoor swimming pool,separate living and sleeping areas, luxurious en suite bathroom and double-sided fireplace. Its architecture is progressive but classic, reminiscent of traditional rural Australian homesteads. The resort also provides a fully-equipped gymnasium and a 25-metre outdoor infinity swimming pool, with lounge areas and poolside service and high-end conferences facilities and utmost comfort.
ACTIVITIES
Activities are focused on historic traditions, bringing to life aboriginal culture, wildlife walks, fourwheel drive safaris, and horse-riding activities through the spectacular landscapes. The Wolgan Conservancy project will re-establish many of the region's indigenous and endangered species in this location, which shall also see their protection into the future with habitat conservation programmes.
SPA
Wolgan Valley incorporates Emirates Hotels & Resorts' own Timeless Spa branded facility. This features six double treatment rooms and offers a distinct range of relaxation,rejuvenation and beauty therapies drawn from techniques used traditionally in various parts of the world.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
A major focus of the guest experience at the Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa is the quality of Australia's finest produce - enhanced by the resort's regional, seasonal and organic food philosophy. Calling on local and regional farms, private growers and the talented 'new world' vintners of Australia, the culinary experiences offered by Executive Chef Dwane Goodman are set to refresh and delight the most discerning palates. The restaurant is only open for house guests.
AWARDS
Even before its completion, the Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa had alreadyreceived its first accolade, the Certificate of Recognition at the 2005 New South Wales Tourism Awards.
