Emirates Wolgan Valley to reopen as a Ritz-Carlton Lodge

[RB001]

First R-C Lodge.

Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz Carlton Lodge announcement

Emirates and Marriott International jointly announce the opening of Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge at the Sydney Opera House.

www.emirates.com

 

[drron]

I wonder how many points it will cost per night. Probably more than I have.

 

[TheRealTMA]

I wonder how many points it will cost per night. Probably more than I have.

EK had stopped points redemption for Wolgan Valley some years ago. Maybe they will allow this again with the new opening. Maybe Marriott will allow it?

 

[luxury-lizard]

Wow - good news - we went there a couple of times years ago - it looks like the road will not be re-opened which could be a challenge - given access will be via 4WD on the Donkey Steps (just read about this recently reopened track) or helicopter so poor weather conditions could see access in/out closed.

It was pretty expensive before closing so I presume it will be in the +$3000 range (similar to Baillie lodges).

 

[flyingfan]

Wonder why Emirates wanted Ritz-Carlton's involvement?

I still remember a former poster's trip report of the resort, it sounds wonderful but I don't think it'll ever be in my budget.

 

[lovestotravel]

Wonder why Emirates wanted Ritz-Carlton's involvement?

I still remember a former poster's trip report of the resort, it sounds wonderful but I don't think it'll ever be in my budget.

The name..

Ritz Carlton sounds far far better than anything else

 

[stm1sydney]

Hopefully, this will cause the Donkey Steps to be opened to public access, and give us free access to Newnes again. (Camping, not the resort, is more my budget!)

 

[drron]

Hopefully, this will cause the Donkey Steps to be opened to public access, and give us free access to Newnes again. (Camping, not the resort, is more my budget!)

I remember fondly camping near Newnes in the 1960s.

 

[TheRealTMA]

I remember fondly camping near Newnes in the 1960s.

lol. Memory plays tricks after 65 years.

 

[http_x92]

Probably gonna be in the 80-100k Marriott point range - inevitably the 85k FNC might be used here for a weekday staycation

Wont be surprised if it is more than that tho. Or no points redemptions altogether.

 

[drron]

lol. Memory plays tricks after 65 years.

I can remember because it was the first and last time I shot a rabbit. . It was standing motionless in the headlights u. I pulled the trigger and heard several sounds as the shot ricocheted off rocks then the bunny dropped. Shot between the eyes.
Have never fired another shot since that one.

 

[Saab34]

Well that’s my new learning for today, had no idea EK had a resort out bush.

I assume council is sitting around not doing anything with the road as they expect the Feds to eventually cough up the funds and do it.