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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

Lady Hopetoun visits Balmoral

Helen BendallHelen 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