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BALMORAL VILLAGE
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Things to do in Balmoral Village
Swimming at Balmoral Beach and Edwards Beach is a popular past time for many Sydneysiders. The foreshore areas and Rocky Point Island are a great place for picnics and sunbaking, while the beachfront path hums with walkers and joggers. The Esplanade boasts fabulous dining from restaurants to takeaway. The hilly streets behind the beach offer challenging running, walking and cycling routes. Nearby Mosman is a thriving shopping and cafe precinct, while Neutral Bay offers funky shops and great restaurants. Nearby Taronga Zoo will delight the children and a ferry ride across the harbour is the quintessential Sydney experience.
History of Balmoral Village
Balmoral Village was originally inhabited by the Borogegal Aboriginal people. The first Europeans to settle in the area arrived in the 1830s and established farms and boatyards. In the 1870s, a large development known as Mosman Bay Estate brought the first residents to the area. With its gorgeous foreshore, pretty beaches and proximity to the city, Balmoral Village has long been the favoured address of Sydney's well-to-do, after all the suburb is named for the Scottish country estate of the British Royal Family.
Landmark in Balmoral Village
Balmoral Village beach and adjoining foreshore park area is the most famous landmark of the suburb with the historic Balmoral Rotunda and Rocky Point Island providing a scenic background to many wedding photographs. The southern end of the beach houses the naval base HMAS Penguin with Middle Harbour is dotted with yachts and boats of all kinds. One of Sydney's most famous tourist attractions, Taronga Zoo, is only a suburb away from Balmoral and its remarkable collection of animals and stunning harbour-side location make it a must for all visitors to the area.
Shopping in Balmoral Village
Balmoral Village has a small shopping precinct with a general store, cafes, restaurants and takeaway shops clustered around The Esplanade. For more serious shopping head up the hill to Military Road where there are supermarkets, fashion boutiques, restaurants and cafes.
Restaurants & Cafes in Balmoral Village
A number of renowned fine dining restaurants operate along The Esplanade in Balmoral Village and local cafes and takeaway shops cater for residents and visitors alike. Picnics are popular along the foreshore reserves fronting Balmoral and Edwards Beaches.
Sports & Fitness in Balmoral Village
Balmoral Beach is a calm stretch of water perfect for swimming in the summer months. Middle Harbour is ideal for sailing, boating, fishing, wind-surfing and kayaking. The foreshore path between Balmoral Beach and The Esplanade is constantly abuzz with walkers and runners, while the Spit to Manly Walk remains a popular route. Other sporting facilities in the area include gyms, tennis courts, bowling greens and swimming pools.
Transport in Balmoral Village
Balmoral Village is easily accessible from Sydney's CBD via the Harbour Bridge or Harbour Tunnel. Bus services connect Balmoral Village with Mosman, Mosman Wharf and Chatswood. A number of bus routes operate along Military Road and offer frequent services to North Sydney, Manly and Sydney's CBD. Ferries between Mosman Wharf and Circular Quay offer a scenic workday commute.
Distance to the City from Balmoral Village
9 Km and 15 Minutes by Taxi
Distance to the Airport from Balmoral Village
19 Km and 30 Minutes by Taxi
Real Estate & Design in Balmoral Village
Balmoral Village is an attractive and much desired suburb of Sydney's Lower North Shore. Home to stunning contemporary residences and large family homes, Balmoral Village makes an ideal destination for both short breaks and longer term relocations. We have an excellent selection of holiday accommodation available in Balmoral Village.
Schools, Institutions, Hospitals in Balmoral Village
Primary schools in the area include Mosman Public School, Middle Harbour Public school and Beauty Point Public School. Secondary schools near Balmoral include Mosman High School, Queenwood School for Girls and SCECGS Redlands. Royal North Shore Hospital and Mosman Private Hospital service the Lower North Shore region.
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