Don’t Miss September’s Sydney Running Festival

Don’t Miss September’s Sydney Running Festival

Helen BendallHelen Bendall August 29, 2017 Oriana Blog

Run for Fun Get your running shoes on, now that it is Spring, and Balmoral is the ideal place to train for marathon events or to just keep in shape. There are always a number of running events scheduled throughout the year in Sydney including the famous “Balmoral Burn” in late May  and “City to Surf” in August, but

Great News for Balmoral

Great News for Balmoral

Helen BendallHelen Bendall August 9, 2017 Oriana Blog

The people’s voice has been heard – even if it took years of fighting.
All of Mosman is rejoicing that the fight to stop the forced Council Amalgamations by the State Government has at last been won!
Our beloved Balmoral can keep its unique character as it now is protected from over development.
 
 
 

Sailing on Sydney Harbour and Beyond the Heads

Sailing on Sydney Harbour and Beyond the Heads

Helen BendallHelen Bendall July 26, 2017 Oriana Blog

Great to be back in Balmoral after exploring the old haunts of David’s childhood in Bermuda.   While there, we watched the Finals of the America’s Cup with congratulations going to the New Zealand team for a 7 to 1 win over the American yacht. Arrived home to glorious weather in Sydney with mid-winter temperatures in

The Oriana guests enjoy events in May and June.

Helen BendallHelen Bendall June 1, 2017 Oriana Blog

May was certainly a busy month with lots to do and see in Sydney. The Balmoral Burn – the uphill 420m run up Awaba St, Balmoral – one of the toughest events in Sydney’s racing calendar –  raised $2.2m for the Humpty Dumpty Foundation. The money will go to buying much needed medical equipment

Paradise in Sydney

Helen BendallHelen Bendall September 25, 2016 Oriana Blog

Paradise in Sydney. Sara Ell        USA A two week stay in July 2016 I have never stayed in such a warm and comfortable apartment like the Oriana. The owners were the friendliest people and so accommodating to our every need. The apartment is so beautifully furnished and has everything in there we possibly needed. The

Memories as a Young Man

Memories as a Young Man

Helen BendallHelen Bendall February 15, 2012 Oriana Blog

These photos of the sun rising through the heads from the Oriana at Balmoral was taken a few days ago at the start of a pristine 29 degree Thursday and it reminded me of so many fond memories while growing up at Balmoral that I thought that I would share it on the Oriana blog. The family have lived at the Oriana for

Welcome to The Oriana!

Welcome to The Oriana!

Helen BendallHelen Bendall October 13, 2011 Oriana Blog

Our Current Rating is: Welcome to our first blog post. We are launching our new website and hope it proves useful to the holiday visitor, the temporary business traveller or just for general interest about our wonderful city Sydney and Balmoral Beach. We will use this blog to post local interest stories, video news or