Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley - OLD

Immerse yourself in spectacular natural beauty: a scenic 3-hour drive from Sydney, Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley is located on Australia’s Great Dividing Range between the Wollemi National Park and the Gardens of Stone National Park - buried within the World Heritage-listed Greater Blue Mountains. Days here are spent discovering the beauty and storied history of the Wolgan Valley, horseback riding as the sun sets behind the steep mountains, dining on decadent local produce and embracing the slow-paced country lifestyle in unrivalled luxury.

🌿The Conscious Collection: Fusing high-end luxury with a quintessential Australian experience, the award-winning Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley has taken experiential travel to a new level, celebrating its ninth consecutive year of being carbon neutral. It was the world’s first resort to gain an international carbon neutral status and remains Australia’s most luxurious getaway with this status of accreditation. As well as bottling their own water from the on-site Carne Creek and working to protect the area’s natural wildlife, the resort is scaling up its environmental conservation initiatives; with a yearly audit by CarboNZero ensuring they stay on track. Currently, the 7,000-acre nature reserve is working on a project with NSW EPA to turn organic waste to water, which will remove approximately sixty per cent of waste currently going to landfill.

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What You’ll Love…

The Resort – An ultra-luxury resort that stays true to its Blue Mountains surroundings

A 7,000-acre carbon-neutral conservation and wildlife reserve, Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley combines absolute luxury with a quintessential rural Australian bush experience.

Serving as one of Australia’s most iconic luxury retreats, Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley boasts a plethora of awards including being ranked #1 Regional Deluxe Hotel of the Year in the 2018 Tourism Accommodation Australia Awards of Excellence, ranked amongst the top hotels in Australia in the TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2018, #1 Best Day Spa in the 2018 HM Awards of Excellence and more.

This exclusive resort features a long list of activities—including horseback riding, bushwalking, wildlife safari tours, heritage tours and sunrise hikes— that take place in the stunning reserve (fees apply to non-complimentary activities); alongside state-of-the-art facilities including a blissful One&Only Spa, fitness centre, tennis courts, 25-metre swimming pool hiding beneath the towering mountains, and two incredible restaurants under the guidance of award-winning Executive Chef Nancy Kinchela – recognised as Chef of the Year in 2018 Tourism Accommodation Australia Awards of Excellence.

The Villa – Free-standing sanctuaries nestled amid nature with sweeping views of the surrounding mountains

You arrive at a charming numbered wooden villa, two bicycles are propped by the front porch, the door opens to reveal your incredible home away from home for the next few nights. Your 100sqm private rural oasis—also known as the Heritage Villa—has everything you need to truly unwind in Australian bushland in a unique and luxurious eco-resort that is one of a kind.

To your right, a spacious deck boasts a private heated swimming pool with foldable glass windows that provide a vista of the majestic mountains and sloping valley beyond.

A striking sandstone, double-sided fireplace acts as the centrepiece and separates the bedroom from the ultra-spacious living room. The plush King bed (or twin beds upon request) sits next to the large walk-in dressing room complete with a vanity table and mirror, while the living room is adorned with neutral-toned furniture, wooden floorboards, a soft leather ottoman and a minibar. Plus, don’t miss the binoculars - perfect for spotting wildlife at sunrise and sundown.

The huge bathroom boasts double vanities, spacious stone shower and a sunken bathtub that’s perched under the windows, allowing you to soak with a view.

Ultimate Wolgan Upgrade – Treat yourself to a 60-minute massage each at the award-winning One&Only Spa and an exclusive Wildlife and Sundowners Tour

Feel like a real VIP and achieve the ultimate relaxation with this unique package. Spend three, four or five nights in a Heritage Villa, with the added luxuries of a 60-minute massage each at the award-winning One&Only Spa. You’ll also take part in an exclusive Wildlife and Sundowner Tour aboard a 4WD touring vehicle, where you’ll receive a thorough introduction to the reserve and the resort’s native fauna as the sun sets behind the Blue Mountains. Spot wombats and an abundance of kangaroos as twilight starts to twinkle with a glass (or two) of sparkling rosé.

The Food – An exceptional journey through seasonal, farm-fresh produce

Under the flawless guidance of Executive Chef Nancy Kinchela, each meal at Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley will be a unique culinary experience, starring only the very best seasonal, regional and organic produce from local and regional boutique farms, private growers and winemakers.

Start your day with a delicious daily breakfast in the stunning Wolgan Dining Room—boasting sandstone walls and exposed wooden beams in a farmhouse-chic way that’ll have you looking around in admiration every few minutes. Sip on fresh barista-made coffee while taking in the stunning panoramic valley views and enjoy a wide selection of breakfast favourites—like pastries, fresh fruit, smoothies, fresh fruit juices (try the watermelon!) and seven different types of granola with a side of six toppings and four milks—from the expansive buffet. Don’t stop there: order anything you want from the a la carte menu as well - ‘The Fresh Wolgan’ comes highly recommended with its simple yet spectacular mix of poached egg, avocado, olives, feta, basil and thyme; plated perfectly atop a single slice of fresh sourdough.

Indulge in a decadent lunch each day at the Country Kitchen - the resort’s providore-style casual dining room located in the Main Homestead - where you can feast on anything from fresh burrata with crisp tomatoes to butternut pumpkin with black cod tortellini.

Each night, be treated to a gourmet multi-course à la carte dinner (or degustation, should you choose) in the Wolgan Dining Room—complete with paired wines—as you watch the orange hue from the setting sun drench the rolling landscape in a magical aura. The nightly-changing dinner menu is sure to be one to remember.

Both lunch and dinner are served with a selection of regional wines, beers and non-alcoholic drinks.

The Activities – Enjoy two complimentary activities per day in the heart of nature

Enjoy two complimentary on-site nature-based activities per day during your stay: explore the stunning Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area with a guided nature walk, take a fascinating journey into the ecology of the Blue Mountains with a conservation activity, discover the history of Wolgan Valley with a heritage tour that will take you back to the 17th and 18th centuries or explore the infinitely-starry sky with an evening Stargazing Talk.

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