New South Wales / BLUE MOUNTAINS AND HUNTER VALLEY ACCOMMODATION
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Emirates One & Only Wolgan Valley
Emirates One & Only Wolgan Valley is an ultra-luxury conservation-based resort , located 2.5 hours ’ drive from Sydney in the World Heritage-listed Greater Blue Mountains Area . Set on 2,833 hectares of carbon-neutral conservation and wildlife reserve , the resort combines absolute luxury with a quintessentially Australian bush experience .
Recognised as one of the finest resorts in the world , the resort offers a unique blend of seclusion , native wildlife , dramatic natural beauty , conservation and heritage combined with unsurpassed luxury facilities and outstanding food and wine . The resort features 40 elegantly appointed villas – each with its own swimming pool – a Main Homestead with various dining settings , a heritage precinct , and the One & Only Spa . Prices include gourmet breakfast , lunch and dinner daily including select local wine and beer with meals .
Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa price guide : $$$$$
Just a short drive from Sydney and nestled on the edge of the magnificent Jamison Valley overlooking the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park , Lilianfels is a breathtaking escape for romantics , a delight for gourmets and a wonder for lovers of nature . This historic country mansion is set amid just under one hectare of manicured gardens complete with a heated outdoor pool .
With 85 spacious guestrooms and suites to choose from , Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa offers a wide range of accommodation options to meet the needs of every guest . Each room features traditional design with sumptuous soft and lush furnishings , elegant décor , a spacious marble bathroom with full-sized bath and separate shower , and an LCD TV with DVD player .
Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa is the perfect base from which to explore the many sites of the Upper Blue Mountains including Katoomba , Leura , Mount Victoria and Blackheath .
Hunter Valley Resort price guide : $$$
Located two hours ’ drive north of Sydney , Hunter Valley Resort looks out over its own picturesque 45-year-old vineyards . Featuring timber cathedral ceilings and stunning views from all 35 rooms and cottages , the resort offers an exceptional range of on-site activities and services , including a daily vineyard tour , wine theatre experience , horse and carriage tours , horse-riding , wine school , Segway tour , cheese tasting factory , walking / jogging track , Heavenly Hunter Massage Centre , pool , tennis , heated spa and mountain bikes .
On-site dining is at the Matilda Bay Brewhouse . Championship golf courses , the Hunter Gardens , hot air ballooning , chocolate factory , shopping village and over 140 wineries are all close by . For those in search of a quieter stay , there is always the option of relaxing with some fine local wines in the comfort of the property . Get there via self-drive , airport coach transfers , or travel by train .
2 Night Mowbray Park Farm Stay price guide : $$
Mowbray Park Farm is 80 kilometres from Sydney and the Blue Mountains , and 47 kilometres from Wollongong . It is nine kilometres from Picton Railway Station which has services to and from Sydney Airport .
Mowbray Park has been a working farm since 1822 and today guests can experience aspects of early farming life and the way Australians farm today . You can come for a day visit , or stay several days and nights . There are five classic country lodges with a mixture of ensuite family rooms as well as multi-share rooms for large family gatherings , retreats or school camps .
There are supervised activities 9.15am to 4.30pm daily , including pony / horse rides , an animal nursery , hay rides , horsemanship demonstrations and camp fires at night . Guests can also enjoy archery , canoeing , tennis , swimming and bush walks . Selfcater or enjoy fully-catered traditional country meals with much of the food from this farm and those nearby . Enjoy this slice of country paradise .
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From prices for accommodation are ‘ per room ’ and sightseeing are ‘ per person ’. www . andersonvacations . ca