May 2018

Helen BendallHelen Bendall May 15, 2018 Oriana Blog

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

Vivid 2018 – Festival of Light, Music and Ideas

Helen BendallHelen Bendall April 17, 2018 Oriana Blog

Sydney’s Vivid 2018 Festival of Light, Music and Ideas 25 May – 16 June 2018 May and June offer a number of unique experiences while staying at The Oriana. On the 25th May the sails on The Opera House will light up marking the start of Vivid 2018.  This will be the 10th anniversary of Sydney’s spectacular Light

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

The Oriana – Christmas New-Year Festivities to Enjoy

The Oriana – Christmas New-Year Festivities to Enjoy

Helen BendallHelen 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.

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

Helen BendallHelen 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