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Kilts and Pipes in Mosman

Kilts and Pipes in Mosman

Helen BendallHelen Bendall July 5, 2022 Oriana Blog

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

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

Balmoral Burn Charity Fun Run

Balmoral Burn Charity Fun Run

Helen BendallHelen Bendall March 30, 2022 Accommodation, Events, Oriana Blog

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

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