Whale Watching May to November For the next 6 month Sydneysiders are treated to spectacular aerobatic displays by the world’s largest mammals. From mid-May to the end of November, Sydney’s famed whale visitors thrill spectators during their annual migration. Humpback whales begin their 5000 kilometre swim from the
Middle Head Military Tunnels and Fortifications Sydney is built on sandstone which is the ideal medium for tunnelling. All over Sydney there is an extensive network of former military tunnels. One such fortification system is on Middle Head, right on the doorstep of The Oriana and a tour of the tunnels with
Sensational location
We relished hanging out at The Oriana — timeless comfort in a sensational locational! The view of Nouth Head and Middle Head and Balmoral Beach is spectacular.
Jadoy. June/July 2018. Sydney
What a way to start the day! Photo taken by Peter Welsh, guest from Singapore, May 2018 This beautiful photograph of sunrise at Balmoral taken from the window of The Oriana by one of our guests. In the photo you can see some of the regular contingent of early morning swimmers starting the day at dawn by taking
Sydney’s Vivid 2018 Festival of Light, Music and Ideas 25 May – 16 June 2018 May and June offer a number of unique experiences while staying at The Oriana. On the 25th May the sails on The Opera House will light up marking the start of Vivid 2018. This will be the 10th anniversary of Sydney’s spectacular Light
We have all being inspired by the incredible feats of athletes from around the world over the last couple of weeks competing in The Commonwealth Games held on the Gold Coast but here is chance to prove your mettle by competing in the 2018 Balmoral Burn and, at the same time, help raise money for children in
The Lady Hopetoun visits Balmoral. Sydney last weekend was at its best. The weather was warm and family groups at Balmoral Beach were sunbaking and frolicking in the water when a ship’s whistle could be heard, sounding like an old steam train. Around Middle Head appeared the 116 year old steam launch, the Lady
