Don’t Miss September’s Sydney Running Festival

Don’t Miss September’s Sydney Running Festival

Helen BendallHelen Bendall August 29, 2017 Oriana Blog

Run for Fun Get your running shoes on, now that it is Spring, and Balmoral is the ideal place to train for marathon events or to just keep in shape. There are always a number of running events scheduled throughout the year in Sydney including the famous “Balmoral Burn” in late May  and “City to Surf” in August, but

Great News for Balmoral

Great News for Balmoral

Helen BendallHelen Bendall August 9, 2017 Oriana Blog

The people’s voice has been heard – even if it took years of fighting.
All of Mosman is rejoicing that the fight to stop the forced Council Amalgamations by the State Government has at last been won!
Our beloved Balmoral can keep its unique character as it now is protected from over development.
 
 
 

Sailing on Sydney Harbour and Beyond the Heads

Sailing on Sydney Harbour and Beyond the Heads

Helen BendallHelen Bendall July 26, 2017 Oriana Blog

Great to be back in Balmoral after exploring the old haunts of David’s childhood in Bermuda.   While there, we watched the Finals of the America’s Cup with congratulations going to the New Zealand team for a 7 to 1 win over the American yacht. Arrived home to glorious weather in Sydney with mid-winter temperatures in

The Oriana guests enjoy events in May and June.

Helen BendallHelen Bendall June 1, 2017 Oriana Blog

May was certainly a busy month with lots to do and see in Sydney. The Balmoral Burn – the uphill 420m run up Awaba St, Balmoral – one of the toughest events in Sydney’s racing calendar –  raised $2.2m for the Humpty Dumpty Foundation. The money will go to buying much needed medical equipment

Local VIP Offers for The Oriana Guests

Fi BendallFi Bendall April 18, 2012 Oriana Blog

As our reputation grows we have started to reach out to our favourite spots and get special VIP offers for The Oriana Guests. You can view offers from two of the best restaurants in the area,the iconic  Bathers Pavilion and the Public Dining Rooms. Both just a short stroll along the beach from The Oriana. Both have

Restaurant Review – Ormeggios at the Spit

Fi BendallFi Bendall February 16, 2012 Oriana Blog

Having the wonderful pleasure of knowing one of Australia’s top fine food bloggers, Rebecca Varidel from www.insidecuisine.com, I am fortunate to often be invited to some of Sydney’s greatest restaurants and meet the celebrity chefs behind them and the food. One of those restaurants was one local to us