Fire Dancing

Fire Dancing

Helen BendallHelen Bendall May 24, 2022 Oriana Blog

Have you ever tried Fire Dancing?   There is always something to see and enjoy while staying at The Oriana….. even at night.   Not only at The Oriana are we blessed with wonderful moonlight reflections over the harbour creating magical seascapes but occasionally delightful surprises as well on our

VIVID 2022: Wild lights at Taronga zoo

VIVID 2022: Wild lights at Taronga zoo

There is always a wide variety of activities to experience when staying at The Oriana. The upcoming months May and June are no exception.
VIVID 2022, returning for its 12th Year, provides 23 days of events fusing art, innovation and amazing technology. VIVID each year is an event never to be missed.

Balmoral Burn Charity Fun Run

Balmoral Burn Charity Fun Run

Get your running shoes on and start training for the return of the Balmoral Burn. After a two-year absence due to Covid restrictions, the annual Charity Run, The Balmoral Burn” up Awaba Street is on again this year on the 29th May….and you do not have to venture far from The Oriana for the start of the race. The event

Sydney Harbour Bridge: History and Celebration.

Sydney Harbour Bridge: History and Celebration.

  If one was asked to select from all the images the one that most epitomises Sydney, it would surely be, the Sydney Harbour Bridge – “the Coat Hanger” as it is affectionately called by some. This month, The Sydney Harbour Bridge is celebrating its 90th birthday. Special light displays on the bridge and pylons

Upcoming Events: Mosman Art Walk…and its Free!

Upcoming Events: Mosman Art Walk…and its Free!

Helen BendallHelen Bendall February 21, 2022 Oriana Blog

Mosman has a vibrant art community and Balmoral provides inspiration for many established and aspiring artists. While strolling down The Esplanade you can see them at their easel painting en plein air. Why not take advantage of browsing Mosman village shops and at the same time be treated to a unique 3km Art Trail

Australia Day Celebrations

Australia Day Celebrations

Helen BendallHelen Bendall January 29, 2019 Oriana Blog

All around Australia on 26th January people from all walks of life celebrate our national day.  This day marks the anniversary of the 1788 arrival of the  First Fleet of eleven British ships carrying soldiers and convicts at Port Jackson (Sydney Harbour), and the raising of Britain’s flag at Sydney Cove by Governor

Balmoral Carols at the Rotunda and Christmas Lights

Helen BendallHelen Bendall December 12, 2018 Oriana Blog

  I do love the festive season, the season of goodwill to all,  with coloured lights, Christmas trees, beautiful displays in the shops and houses and of course carols. Mosman is certainly well into the swing with last week’s Blessing of the Council’s Nativity Crib in conjunction with the annual Christmas Twilight

Things to do while staying at The Oriana: Sailing

Things to do while staying at The Oriana: Sailing

Helen BendallHelen Bendall October 26, 2018 Oriana Blog

Sailing on Sydney Harbour There is nothing more delightful when relaxing on holiday than being able to gaze out from The Oriana and watch all the activity on the harbour.  There is always something to see. The Oriana is the ideal vantage point to see the sailing series racing with all classes of boats competing for

Things to enjoy when staying at The Oriana: Upcoming events.

Things to enjoy when staying at The Oriana: Upcoming events.

Helen BendallHelen Bendall August 16, 2018 Oriana Blog

Although there is always something exciting for visitors to Sydney to enjoy throughout the year – exhibitions, plays, opera, ballet, sporting events etc, you do not have to go far when staying at The Oriana to enjoy events and exhibitions right on The Oriana’s doorstep. These are three such events over the next few

History of Edwards Beach, Balmoral

History of Edwards Beach, Balmoral

Ever since the early days of the Sydney’s founding,  Balmoral’s beauty and idyllic setting, as  undoubtedly one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, was recognised by Sydney’s early settlers. By the middle of the 19th Century people flocked to Balmoral at weekends to relax, picnic and spend a fun day out.  At