Long before the development of the Wolgan Valley resort commenced, an extensive programme of re-vegetation was undertaken by the Australian Eco Foundation Inc (AEFI), involving the planting of thousands of native trees along planned wildlife corridors. This provides a natural habitat for a variety of native species within and around the Wolgan Valley conservancy.
In 2005, Emirates began scouting for a suitable location to build a luxury resort in a conservation site. The Webb property and a further 1,400 acres of neighbouring land in the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area were deemed perfect for the future site of Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa. In October 2007, following lengthy negotiations with traditional land owners and Government bodies in New South Wales, the purchase of the two sites was completed.
Emirates is committed to protecting endangered Australian flora and fauna and has extensively planted native trees and vegetation, in order to restore the Valley's natural balance. This includes the reintroduction of the previously thought-to-be-extinct Wollemi Pine, which dates back over 200 million years. Following its rediscovery in 1994, the delicate tree became one of the most exciting botanical finds of the century.
Extensive research projects have been carried out in collaboration with the University of Western Sydney and the NSW Department of Environment, with Emirates making ongoing commitments to projects and undertakings designed to protect native wildlife.
Now, Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa has grown from being merely the vision of an ambitious project combining natural history, Aboriginal heritage and resort luxury into an impressive tourist destination and conservation reserve, where guest experiences are as engaging as they are unforgettable.
