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Whitianga is the main town on Mercury Bay on the Coromandel Peninsula, with about 6,140 residents. Its original name is Te Whitianga o Kupe, meaning Kupe's crossing place, and the 1838 stone wharf on the east bank is the oldest remaining wharf in New Zealand. Here is what is useful when you send flowers here.
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 Whitianga
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 Whitianga
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
Two sides of the harbour
A passenger ferry crosses from Whitianga to Ferry Landing in two minutes, but by road the trip around Whitianga Harbour takes 45 minutes. That matters for deliveries: an address at Ferry Landing or on the far side of the harbour is a much longer drive than it looks on a map. Give the full address and a phone number, and allow extra time.
Aged care in Whitianga
Whitianga Lifecare at 6 Halligan Road provides aged residential care. When sending flowers to a resident, include their full name and, if you know it, their room. A compact arrangement in its own vase is easiest for staff and residents. If you are unsure what is suitable, for example for someone in hospital-level care, ring the home before you order.
Mercury Bay cemeteries
Two open Thames-Coromandel District Council cemeteries serve the area:
- Mercury Bay Cemetery, 1138 Purangi Road, Ferry Landing, across the harbour from the town
- Kaimarama Cemetery, 2 Hopetui Road, in the separate locality of Kaimarama, about 5 km south of Whitianga
Funeral flowers are best sent to the funeral home or the family home. Our sympathy flower guide explains what to write on the card.
Scallops, beaches and summer
The Whitianga Scallop Festival is held every September. Buffalo Beach is named after HMS Buffalo, which was wrecked in Mercury Bay, and her anchor stands on a monument at the beach. In summer, many homes here are holiday houses, so check that the recipient will be there and add a note about a shady spot. Our flower care guide helps flowers last in the heat. For other Coromandel towns, see Whangamatā or our Waikato region page.
Which side of the harbour?
Before ordering, ask the recipient whether they live in the town itself, at Ferry Landing or out at Kaimarama. Each needs a different route, and the drive around the harbour takes 45 minutes. A note with the exact address and a phone number helps the florist plan.
Places flowers often go in Whitianga
Rest homes and care
- Whitianga Lifecare
Cemeteries
- Mercury Bay Cemetery
- Kaimarama Cemetery (Kaimarama)
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 Whitianga.
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Order flowersQuestions about sending flowers to Whitianga
How long is the drive from Whitianga to Ferry Landing?
The passenger ferry takes two minutes, but the road around Whitianga Harbour takes 45 minutes.
Which cemeteries serve Whitianga?
Mercury Bay Cemetery at Ferry Landing and Kaimarama Cemetery in Kaimarama, both run by Thames-Coromandel District Council.
When is the Whitianga Scallop Festival?
It is held every September.
Can I send flowers to a resident at Whitianga Lifecare?
Yes, Whitianga Lifecare at 6 Halligan Road provides aged residential care. Include the resident's full name and room if you know it.