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

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

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