Eco resort wins award

Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa, the world’s first internationally accredited carbon-neutral resort, has been honoured at the prestigious 2011 World Savers Award for its pioneering work and commitment to wildlife conservation.

Condé Nast Traveler’s fifth annual World Savers Awards acclaims travel companies from around the world for their commitment to social responsibility. Companies are judged across six categories: wildlife conservation, poverty relief, environmental and cultural preservation, education, and health initiatives.

“In just two years of opening, we’re incredibly humbled to receive another global accolade for our commitment to wildlife conservation. From the outset, the resort has been built on the philosophy of complete integration with the Australian environment and a focus on endangered species protection,” said Joost Heymeijer, Wolgan Valley Resort general manager.

A three-hour drive from Sydney, Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa is nestled between two of Australia’s most famous national parks and borders the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area.

The resort occupies just two per cent of the Emirates-owned 4,000-acre property, and attempts to combine the expectations of high-end travellers with a commitment to social, ecological and environmental sustainability.

Emirates operates flights on a daily schedule from Malta to Dubai via Larnaka, Cyprus. From Dubai there are 70 flights per week to Australia.