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
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
I do love the festive season, the season of goodwill to all, with coloured lights, Christmas trees, beautiful displays in the shops and houses and of course carols. Mosman is certainly well into the swing with last week’s Blessing of the Council’s Nativity Crib in conjunction with the annual Christmas Twilight
Although there is always something exciting for visitors to Sydney to enjoy throughout the year – exhibitions, plays, opera, ballet, sporting events etc, you do not have to go far when staying at The Oriana to enjoy events and exhibitions right on The Oriana’s doorstep. These are three such events over the next few
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
Sensational location
We relished hanging out at The Oriana — timeless comfort in a sensational locational! The view of Nouth Head and Middle Head and Balmoral Beach is spectacular.
Jadoy. June/July 2018. Sydney
What a way to start the day! Photo taken by Peter Welsh, guest from Singapore, May 2018 This beautiful photograph of sunrise at Balmoral taken from the window of The Oriana by one of our guests. In the photo you can see some of the regular contingent of early morning swimmers starting the day at dawn by taking
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
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
