New life for ultra-luxury Australian retreat that was left for dead

Emirates’ epic $50 million plan for lavish resort sitting empty in Wolgan Valley NSW

Buried deep in the Greater Blue Mountains of NSW, one of the most prestigious properties in the country sits empty. Until now.

New life for ultra-luxury Australian retreat that was left for dead

After a series of disasters, from bushfires in 2019 to a catastrophic landslide in 2022, Emirates Wolgan Valley is preparing for a super-luxe revival.

A global gamble? Valley becomes the world's test case for ultra-luxury wilderness

Emirates reopens Wolgan Valley resort as a Ritz-Carlton Lodge, reviving jobs and local economy.

Wolgan Valley Resort Set To Reopen As World's First Ritz-Carlton Lodge

The Wolgan Valley resort is set to reopen this year as the first property under the new Ritz-Carlton Lodge umbrella. Now known as Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge, the property has an exclusive offering of just 40 lodges and sits within a 7,000-acre private conservation reserve. Exact dates remain to be confirmed; however, it’s anticipated that the property will open its doors by mid-2026. The gates to Emirates Wolgan Valley are reop…

Emirates Wolgan Valley to reopen as world-first Ritz-Carlton Lodge after $50m refurb

Emirates' Wolgan Valley will be reborn after a $50 million refurbishment and open later this year as a world-first Ritz-Carlton Lodge.