mosman – Page 2 – Oriana Penthouse at Balmoral Beach

Star in the East Amphitheatre

Helen Bendall December 29, 2022 Accommodation, History, Oriana Blog

Vale HRH Queen Elizabeth II

Helen Bendall September 9, 2022 Events, History, News, 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

Helen 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

Helen 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

Unique experiences while staying at The Oriana – military tunnels and fortifications to explore

Helen Bendall July 10, 2018 Oriana Blog

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

Lady Hopetoun visits Balmoral

Helen Bendall March 23, 2018 Oriana Blog

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

Unique Experiences while staying at The Oriana #2: History on the Harbour

Helen Bendall January 19, 2018 Oriana Blog

When not chilling out enjoying beach and view at The Oriana, you may like to consider some of the more unusual historical tours on Sydney Harbour such as the Japanese Mini Submarine Tour. You do not have to be a history buff, nor a warhead to enjoy this tour where you travel around Sydney Harbour on a ferry, visiting

The Oriana – Christmas New-Year Festivities to Enjoy

Helen Bendall December 13, 2017 Oriana Blog

Christmas is a little under two weeks away. It is a wonderful time of year for everyone with numerous festive events, Christmas lights and decorations, carols and family get-togethers. Mosman kicked off last week at the Twilight Christmas Markets. Every year Mosman Council hosts a free community event

The Oriana Experiences: Taronga Zoo is a must see and do.

Helen Bendall November 13, 2017 Oriana Blog

Visit Taronga Zoo, Mosman, while staying at The Oriana. With such a stunning background and over 4000 animals and 350 species, Taronga has been named as one of the best and certainly the most beautiful zoo in the world. Taronga is not just for children, although the little ones will certainly enjoy being close up and