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Order flowersSending flowers to Whanganui
Whanganui is a river city of about 42,800 people on the west coast of the North Island. It is a gardening town at heart, with a conservatory on St John's Hill and one of the country's best public orchid collections just out of town. Here is what we have gathered for anyone sending flowers to Whanganui.
Order by 2 pm on weekdays (11 am Saturdays) for same-day delivery in many areas
- Local florists make up and deliver the flowers
- Hospitals: check the ward rules
- Funerals: what to send and write
Popular bouquets to send to Whanganui
Made up by a florist near the recipient.
Order by 2 pm on weekdays (11 am Saturdays) for same-day delivery in many areas
Send flowers for the right occasion in Whanganui
Pick the moment and a local florist takes over.
Birthday
Add some colour to the big day
Anniversary
Roses that say you remembered
Hospital
Check the ward rules first
Mother’s Day
Second Sunday in May
Graduation
Ceremony dates by university
Sympathy & funerals
Where to send, and what to write
Love & romance
Valentine’s in a Kiwi summer
Get well soon
Sunny stems for a recovery
Orchids, camellias and a winter garden
Two gardens show what locals enjoy:
- Rotokawau Virginia Lake on St John's Hill has a fountain, an Art Deco conservatory and a winter garden.
- Bason Botanic Gardens, about 8 km northwest of the city, were created in 1966 from a farm gifted by Stanley and Blanche Bason. They cover 25 hectares and hold one of the country's most extensive public-garden orchid collections, plus camellias, magnolias and roses.
A potted orchid can make a lovely gift for someone in Whanganui, and it lasts far longer than cut flowers. Our seasonal flower calendar shows what is at its best each month.
Whanganui Hospital and Belverdale
The city has a public hospital, Whanganui Hospital, and a private one, Belverdale Hospital. We have not found a published flower rule for either. Many hospitals in New Zealand limit flowers in intensive care and some other wards, so ring the ward before ordering, and include the patient's full name and ward on the order. If they are well enough to go home soon, flowers sent to the house may be the better choice.
A mild climate for flowers
Whanganui has about 2,100 sunshine hours a year and only occasional light winter frosts. That makes it kinder to doorstep deliveries than many inland towns, but a bouquet in summer sun still wilts, so add a phone number so the florist can reach the recipient. Our flower care guide has more tips.
Addresses outside the city
Some Whanganui addresses are rural and use an RD number, written as 'RD 1' with no dots or extra spaces, followed by the mailtown and postcode. Copy the address exactly as the recipient gives it. NZ Post stopped Saturday parcel deliveries to most rural addresses in 2024, and weekend delivery to rural addresses is limited in many areas, so order for a weekday if you can. For other towns in the area, see our Manawatū-Whanganui region page.
Places flowers often go in Whanganui
Hospitals
- Whanganui Hospital
- Belverdale Hospital
Put the recipient’s ward, room or the funeral director’s name on the order so the florist can find them.
Upcoming occasions
Busy days book out early, so order ahead for Whanganui.
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Order flowersQuestions about sending flowers to Whanganui
Does Whanganui Hospital allow flowers?
We have not found a published flower rule for Whanganui Hospital. Ring the ward before sending, as many hospitals limit flowers in some wards.
Where can I see orchids near Whanganui?
Bason Botanic Gardens, about 8 km northwest of the city, hold one of the country's most extensive public-garden orchid collections.
Does Whanganui get frosts?
Only occasional light frosts in winter, according to climate records.
What is at Virginia Lake in Whanganui?
Rotokawau Virginia Lake on St John's Hill has a fountain, an Art Deco conservatory and a winter garden.