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One of Australia's most spectacular rural luxury lodges is to re-open with new branding and a new attitude.
Emirates and Marriott International this week signed an agreement to open Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge - a 40-key all-inclusive lodge on a 7,000-acre conservancy in the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage area.
Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge, will be the first Ritz-Carlton Lodge in the world.
Ritz-Carlton Lodges are conceived as purpose-built sanctuaries in nature, designed to reflect their surrounds while prioritising minimal environmental impact and "delivering a heightened sense of luxury, comfort and craftmanship".
Since 2006, Emirates has invested $150 million in the Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort, including restoration of historically significant landmarks - including the original homestead dating back to 1832.
This has included planting of more than one million native trees across the site.
After closed since 2023 due to access issues, Emirates is now investing an additional $50 million in renovations.
The new iteration is scheduled to open in mid 2026.
Guests will access the resort by a four-wheel drive service via the Donkey Steps, which will become part of the rural off-road experience of the resort, or via helicopter.
“In our 30 years of operations in Australia, Emirates has consistently sought to deliver value to our customers, and to Australia," says Sir Tim Clark, president, Emirates Airline.
"Our commitment extends well beyond the provision of air transport services. It is reflected in the strong, enduring relationships we have built with our industry partners, and in our active engagement with the broader Australian community through Emirates Wolgan Valley, and our extensive sponsorships in sports and the arts.
“We are proud of our long-term investment into the Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort which launched one of Australia’s first conservation-based luxury resorts. Our unwavering commitment to the resort leads us to today’s announcement of an exciting agreement with Marriott International to open the world’s first Ritz-Carlton Lodge.
“For us, Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge will not only be an extraordinary resort appealing to discerning travellers seeking to be close to nature, but also a powerful engine for local economic growth, helping to rejuvenate the Wolgan Valley locality."
Rajeev Menon, president, Asia Pacific forMarriott International, said: "This milestone development sees the world’s largest hotelier and the world’s largest international airline come together to reinvigorate the luxury tourism offering in New South Wales."
Guests will enjoy exclusive access to pristine landscapes beneath some of the world’s clearest night skies, rare native flora such as the ancient Wollemi Pine, and an extraordinary array of wildlife including kangaroos, bare-nosed wombats, and brush-tailed rock wallabies.
Since 2006, Emirates has invested $150 million in the Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort, including restoration of historically significant landmarks - including the original homestead dating back to 1832.
This has included planting of more than one million native trees across the site.
After closed since 2023 due to access issues, Emirates is now investing an additional $50 million in renovations.
The new iteration is scheduled to open in mid 2026.
Guests will access the resort by a four-wheel drive service via the Donkey Steps, which will become part of the rural off-road experience of the resort, or via helicopter.
“In our 30 years of operations in Australia, Emirates has consistently sought to deliver value to our customers, and to Australia," says Sir Tim Clark, president, Emirates Airline.
"Our commitment extends well beyond the provision of air transport services. It is reflected in the strong, enduring relationships we have built with our industry partners, and in our active engagement with the broader Australian community through Emirates Wolgan Valley, and our extensive sponsorships in sports and the arts.
“We are proud of our long-term investment into the Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort which launched one of Australia’s first conservation-based luxury resorts. Our unwavering commitment to the resort leads us to today’s announcement of an exciting agreement with Marriott International to open the world’s first Ritz-Carlton Lodge.
“For us, Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge will not only be an extraordinary resort appealing to discerning travellers seeking to be close to nature, but also a powerful engine for local economic growth, helping to rejuvenate the Wolgan Valley locality."
Rajeev Menon, president, Asia Pacific forMarriott International, said: "This milestone development sees the world’s largest hotelier and the world’s largest international airline come together to reinvigorate the luxury tourism offering in New South Wales."
Guests will enjoy exclusive access to pristine landscapes beneath some of the world’s clearest night skies, rare native flora such as the ancient Wollemi Pine, and an extraordinary array of wildlife including kangaroos, bare-nosed wombats, and brush-tailed rock wallabies.
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