Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley

Location Summary
Just 190 kilometres, or a three hour drive from Sydney in New South Wales, Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa is remarkably accessible, yet feels a world away. The Blue Mountain townships are renowned for their quaint antique and curio shops, whilst the area boasts of attractions such as the Zig-zag Railway, cable car, Three Sisters and Jenolan Caves.

The Wolgan Valley is approximately 26 kilometres long, and varies in width from six or seven kilometres at its widest points before it narrows to a bottleneck of just one kilometre where the Wolgan River cuts a deep gorge through the sandstone. Tall, almost vertical cliffs, contrast with the gentle curve of the Valley floor and a private road branches off the Wolgan Road to follow the river through to the property.

Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa is located at the Eastern end of the Valley, at the foot of Mount Wolgan and Donkey Mountain (major landmarks at 877 and 995 metres above sea level respectively).

To ensure maximum privacy and seclusion, the resort is for exclusive use of our resident guests only. Outside or day visitors are not permitted.

Directions to Hotel
Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa is located approximately 190 kilometres or a three-hour drive North-west of Sydney, between the Gardens of Stone National Park to the North, and Wollemi National Park to the East, both part of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage area. The closest township is Lithgow, 35 kilometres to the South.

Option 1 - Sydney Central Business District (CBD) to Wolgan Valley via the Blue Mountains. Stretch One: CBD to Blue Mountains: Take the Harbour Bridge or Tunnel north to the Warringah Freeway. Continue along the Gore Hill Freeway through the Lane Cove Tunnel. Continue along the M2* and onto the M7*. Stay on the M7 for approximately 20km and then take the turn to the M4 Motorway. Take the exit heading to the Blue Mountains and follow the Western Mwy up into the Blue Mountains when it becomes the Great Western Hwy.

Stretch Two: Blue Mountains to Wolgan Valley: Pass through Springwood, Katoomba and Blackheath following signs to Lithgow. Once you pass Lithgow on your right continue for another 6km before taking the Mudgee/Castlereagh Hwy turnoff. Continue for a further 6km before turning right onto the Wolgan Road at Lidsdale. Follow the Wolgan Road through Lidsdale into the Wolgan Valley. The distance from the highway turnoff to the resort is 26 kms. The road is steep from the Gap to the valley floor so please drive carefully. From the bottom of the Gap to the resort the distance is 13.5 kms, and the road surface is unsealed compacted all weather gravel, and subject to corrugation and weather conditions. The clearly signposted entrance to Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa is on the right.

Option 2 - Sydney Airport to Wolgan Valley via Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains. Stretch One: Sydney Airport to Blue Mountains via Western Sydney: Turn right out of the airport onto General Holmes Drive, continue through the airport underpass and bear left to join the M5. Continue on the M5 for approximately 27km until you join the Westlink M7 . Follow the M7 for 20km and then take the turn to the M4 Motorway. Take the exit heading to the Blue Mountains and follow the Western Mwy up into the Blue Mountains when it becomes the Great Western Hwy.

Stretch Two: Blue Mountains to Wolgan Valley: Pass through Springwood, Katoomba and Blackheath following signs to Lithgow. Once you pass Lithgow on your right continue for another 6km before taking the Mudgee/Castlereagh Hwy turnoff. Continue for a further 6km before turning right onto the Wolgan Road at Lidsdale. Follow the Wolgan Road through Lidsdale into the Wolgan Valley. The distance from the highway turnoff to the resort is 26 kms. The road is steep from the Gap to the valley floor so please drive carefully. From the bottom of the Gap to the resort the distance is 13.5 kms, and the road surface is unsealed compacted all weather gravel, and subject to corrugation and weather conditions. The clearly signposted entrance to Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa is on the right.

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