For those in a hurry, here's what you need to know: Lily's Florist delivers gorgeous, fresh flowers to Old Bar and surrounding areas through our trusted partner florists. Same day delivery when you order before 2PM, Monday to Friday. Real florists, real shops, real care and not warehouse flowers posted overnight.
Now, if you've got a cuppa and want the full story of how we ended up delivering flowers to this beautiful coastal gem...
Picture this: it's 2007, we're sitting in our little flower shop in Kingscliff (about three hours south of Old Bar, which was my local beach where I grew up by the way), and that dang phone keeps ringing. Thanks to the previous owner's Yellow Pages ad – yeah, the actual book – we're getting calls from all over NSW. And wouldn't you know it, Old Bar was one of those places people kept asking us to send flowers to.
Back then, before every florist had a website, this was how it worked. You'd ring your local florist and ask them to organise flowers for your loved ones elsewhere. We'd politely say "sorry, we can't get flowers to Old Bar for you..." and hang up, feeling a bit useless to be honest.
After months of turning away these calls – including quite a few for the Old Bar area – we had one of those light-bulb moments. What if we actually said "yes" instead of "sorry"?
The Mid North Coast has always held a special place in our hearts, mainly as I was born in Taree so this was 'my beach'. Old Bar, nestled between Taree and Forster, represents everything we love about regional Australia, unique communities, stunning coastline, and people who look out for each other. When we started reaching out to florists in the area back in 2008, the response was incredible.
Our partner florists around Old Bar aren't faceless warehouse operations. They're real people with real shops, employing local staff and taking genuine pride in their craft. Some have been with us for over 16 years now, that's saying something in this business.
Old Bar sits beautifully along the Mid North Coast, where the Manning River meets the ocean. It's the kind of place where celebrations feel more meaningful, whether it's a birthday at the Old Bar Beach Reserve, an anniversary dinner overlooking the coastline, or just a "thinking of you" surprise for someone special.
The town's relaxed coastal vibe means people here appreciate the genuine touches in life. That's exactly what our partner florists deliver, not production-line arrangements, but thoughtfully crafted bouquets made by people who understand their community.
Here's how it works in Old Bar: when you order flowers before 2PM on weekdays, your order goes straight to one of our trusted partner florists in the area (almost certainly our partner in Taree). They craft your arrangement fresh that day, no overnight posting, no warehouse pre-made bunches – and deliver it personally.
We've been perfecting this system since 2008, and truth be told, we're pretty chuffed with how it runs. Our florists know Old Bar like the back of their hand, from the beachfront properties to the rural roads heading inland towards Taree.
Real Florists, Real Shops: Your flowers come from actual bricks-and-mortar florists who've been serving the Mid North Coast for years. No production lines here.
Award-Winning Service: Our team recently won a Feefo Trusted Service Award. To get this award, you need at least 50 four-star reviews in 12 months. We smashed that with over 3,000 reviews – that's 60 times the minimum required!
Australian Owned & Operated: We're still that mum-and-dad team making decisions at the dinner table in Northern NSW. No boardrooms, no offshore call centres – just Siobhan, Andrew, and maybe soon our daughter Asha (who's about to graduate Year 12).
Transparent Partnership: Our partner florists aren't anonymous suppliers. We work with them directly, support their local businesses, and ensure they're as invested in your happiness as we are.
The coastal lifestyle around Old Bar calls for arrangements that feel fresh and natural. Popular choices include:
Our partner florists don't just cover Old Bar itself – they service the broader Mid North Coast area including Taree, Forster, Tuncurry, and surrounding areas. Whether you're sending flowers to someone at the beach, in town, or on a rural property, we've got you sorted.
We could tell you we're "premium" or "world-class" (honestly, who writes that stuff?), but here's what actually matters: we're real people who stumbled into this flower business by accident back in 2006, kept grinding through the tough times, and somehow built a network of over 800 partner florists across Australia.
When you order from us, you're supporting not just our little family business, but the local florist in Old Bar who'll craft and deliver your flowers. It's a proper community effort, and we reckon that makes the flowers even more special.
Browse our range online or give us a bell – our Australian team (no offshore call centres here) is ready to help you create the perfect floral surprise for someone special in Old Bar.
Order before 2PM Monday to Friday for same-day delivery, and watch how a simple bunch of flowers can brighten someone's day on the beautiful Mid North Coast.
Same-day flower delivery Old Bar – because some moments can't wait, and fresh flowers shouldn't either.