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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

VIVID 2022: Wild lights at Taronga zoo

VIVID 2022: Wild lights at Taronga zoo

Helen BendallHelen Bendall May 2, 2022 Oriana Blog

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

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

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

History of Edwards Beach, Balmoral

History of Edwards Beach, Balmoral

Helen BendallHelen Bendall August 4, 2018 Accommodation, History, Holidays, Oriana Blog

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