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
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
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
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.
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 whale watching season in Sydney has just begun! This photo was taken last week of two humpback whales breaching as if putting on choreographic display for delighted whale watchers and people watchers !Just let us know what you would like to do to make your holiday with us truly memorable. We can arrange all sorts
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
After a wet March where guests and visitors enjoyed the serenity, and virtual exclusive use of the iconic Balmoral Beach , the weather has returned to its usual pattern of pleasant temperatures during the day and beautiful warm water, fed by the East Australian current coming down from the Great Barrier Reef. Lots of
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
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
