Evening seascapes from The Oriana are just as captivating as daytime ones. The photo was taken from The Oriana.
Kilts and Pipes in Mosman
There is always something to see while staying at The Oriana and this week was no exception. 1988 was Australia’s bicentennial year. To mark the event, Scotland proposed as their gift to Australia, that a Cairn be presented, made up of a stone collected from every parish in Scotland – 1750 stones. There was
Fire Dancing
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
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
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.
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!
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
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
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
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Unique experiences while staying at The Oriana – Festivals
October 1, 2024
It’s VIVID Sydney time again!
October 1, 2024
Early morning autumn treats
September 10, 2024
Happy New Year!
September 10, 2024
Wake up to this!
September 3, 2024
Merry Christmas!
August 27, 2024
WWII “Attack on Sydney” Art Exhibition
August 19, 2024
Festival of Mosman preview
August 13, 2024
“Amazing sights”
August 13, 2024
