4 Night Sample Itinerary - Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa

Day OneEmirates Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa4 night sample itinerary1500 Welcome to Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa. Check-in time is 1500 but you are mostwelcome to arrive earlier and enjoy lunch and the resort facilities before settling into your suite.1730 Wolgan Wildlife TourDuration: 1:5 hoursA “must-do” experience. Departing from the Homestead your Field Guide will take you on a journeyaround the property in one of our luxury four-wheel drive vehicles or purpose built safari vehicles. Yourguide will provide you with a general overview of the Wolgan Valley property, and you will also have theopportunity to observe kangaroos, wallabies, and wallaroos grazing throughout the valley and the tree lineof the Wollemi and Gardens of Stone National Parks that surround our unique property. The valley is alsohome to prolific birdlife, wombats and reptiles.As you travel through the valley you will witness the changing colours of the towering escarpments andmarvel at the 250 million year old sandstone formations giving a profound sense of time and perspective.The tour concludes with Canapés accompanied by a glass of sparkling wine and refreshments bringing theday to a close, as you watch the sun disappear over the horizon.5 course dinner at leisure in Wolgan Dining RoomDay TwoBreakfast at leisure in Wolgan Dining Room0900 Conservation hourDuration: 1.0 hourFor the conservation warrior in you; conservation and environmental work are key elements to restore theWolgan Valley to its original state. The conservation hour provides guests an opportunity to help achievethe resort’s conservation goals by joining our conservation team. Each day for an hour differentenvironmental aspects will be addressed- from tree planting, weed control, animal surveys, testing of waterquality, plant surveys, feral animal control, to animal observation zones and more. All equipment issupplied and guests are transferred to the various sites by four-wheel drive vehicle.1000 Be adventurous and enjoy a leisurely bike ride or a self-guided walk on the property. Refer thetrail map provided in your suite or check with your Guest Services Agent.Lunch at leisure in Country Kitchen

1400 Colonial Heritage TourDuration: 1.0 hoursDeparting from the 1832 Heritage Homestead and Kitchen Garden, your Field Guide will walk youthrough our historic precinct development, explaining the process of meticulous restoration necessary tobring the old Homestead back to its former glory.Take a glimpse into the lives of Australia’s early settlers as your Guide brings to life how they overcame theharshness of the Australian wilderness and how, with hard work and ingenuity, they established thepastoral property using local materials to build an outpost that had to be virtually self sufficient in orderfor its people to survive.You will also see the fully-functioning heritage kitchen garden, which has been re-established to supplyour resort kitchens with fresh seasonal vegetables, fruit, nuts and herbs.or1400 Aboriginal Interpretive TourDuration: 1.0 - 1.5 hoursRetrace ancient footsteps and immerse yourself in Aboriginal culture, while your Field Guide gives you aninsight into the typical day in the life of an Aboriginal person through the centuries.During your tour, you will gain an understanding of how the seasons governed the hunting and gatheringof animal and plant species along with the medicinal uses of native plants; and how through ancient landmanagement practices, the conservation of natural resources for future generations was ensured. Learnabout the tools and weapons used for survival and ceremony.1530 Indulge in a treatment in the Timeless Spa, play a game of tennis, enjoy the sauna andSteam room or just relax and enjoy your private suite and swimming pool.Dinner at leisure in Wolgan Dining Room, or perhaps in the privacy of your own suite.Day ThreeBreakfast at leisure served in Wolgan Dining Room1000 Guided bushwalkDuration: 1 to 1.5 hoursFrom a gentle short stroll along a creek to a more rigorous climb over the foothills of Donkey Mountainenjoy one of our guided walks through some of Australia’s unique flora. Along the way your Field Guidewill point out some of the traditional food and medicine plants as used by the indigenous people of theregion.Lunch at leisure in the Country Kitchen or perhaps enjoy a gourmet picnic in your ownprivate spot on the reservePMIndulge in a treatment in the Timeless Spa, play a game of tennis, enjoy the sauna andSteam room or just relax and enjoy your private suite and swimming pool.1900 Dinner in Wolgan Dining Room

2100 Nocturnal Wildlife Spotlighting & StargazingDuration: 1.0 hoursExplore the nocturnal world of the Australian bush, where the wildlife is at its most active, as your FieldGuide drives you out into the reserve in a luxury four-wheel drive after an early dinner.Spotlighting is a typically Australian occupation and torchlight reveals the flashing eyes of sleepypossums, grazing wombats, wallaroos and wallabies along with a host of other creatures.You will then be taken to a quiet, remote part of the Valley, where the magnificence of the Southern skyspreads out all around and on a clear night, constellations such as Australia’s famous Southern Cross canbe seen.Day FourAMBreakfast at leisure in Wolgan Dining Room or perhaps enjoy a lazy breakfast in theprivacy of your suiteDuration: 3 hoursExplore the Glow Worm Tunnel, a relic of the industrial times of old that nature has reclaimed. Requiringmoderate fitness this three hour walk takes you into the Wollemi National Park and up through to theescarpment behind the resort. Resort staff will transfer you to the start of the walking track with abackpack with snacks, water and radio, and collect you on completion of the walk.Lunch at leisure in the Country KitchenPMIndulge in a treatment in the Timeless Spa, play a game of tennis, enjoy the sauna andSteam room or just relax and enjoy your private suite and swimming pool.Dinner at leisure in Wolgan Dining Room,Day FiveBreakfast at leisure in Wolgan Dining Room0830 Enjoy resort facilities, or self guided or guided bush walk or mountain bike ride1100 Check out and depart Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort & SpaNon-inclusive Activity ExperiencesThe resort’s range of extended activities encourages guests to further explore the vastness of the aweinspiringproperty and to take advantage of the additional sports and pastimes available in and around theGreater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area.Note to our guests: Some of these activities are operated by a third party and some by our own FieldGuides. Additional charges apply. Non-inclusive activities need to be booked in advance.(All activities are weather dependant and times are subject to change due to sunrise & sunset times)In addition to the listed activities, we invite you to enjoy our fully equipped gymnasium, sauna and steamroom located next to the main pool or perhaps a game of tennis. Our Timeless Spa offers a sanctuary ofrelaxation and well-being. There are many indulgent and therapeutic treatments ideal for both men andwomen. You will find a copy of the Timeless Spa menu on our website to download.