Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa

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.

FOOD & BEVERAGE
Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Anston Fivaz as Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Manager. Anston brings over 23 years of international culinary arts experience to the resort and fine dining menu. The South African born chef will continue the acclaimed luxury resort’s commitment to working with local farmers and purveyors – ensuring that its sound 100-mile farm-to-fork practices and seasonal, regional and organic food philosophy will provide for the very best in dining experiences.
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 refresh and delight the most discerning palates.

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. One such programme is focused on the Wollemi Pine, one of the world's rarest plants, recently rediscovered.

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 & BEVERAGEEmirates’ luxurious Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Anston Fivaz as Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Manager. Anston brings over 23 years of international culinary arts experience to the resort and fine dining menu.

The South African born chef will continue the acclaimed luxury resort’s commitment to working with local farmers and purveyors – ensuring that its sound 100-mile farm-to-fork practices and seasonal, regional and organic food philosophy will provide for the very best in dining experiences.

AWARDS
Even before its completion, the Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa had already received its first accolade, the Certificate of Recognition at the New South Wales Tourism Awards.

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