There’s no denying that Sydney is an awesome place to visit. Whether you stay in the heart of the city or the outer suburb and commercial hub of North Sydney (where we happen to work as the preferred North Sydney florist), you’re guaranteed to have a fab time. Here are just a few of the things you can see and do during a visit to North Sydney. Continue reading →

You’ve probably headed over to see us to order a fab bouquet or to send flowers to Brisbane. Want some fitness advice while you’re here? You couldn’t ever accuse the team here at Fast Flowers as being a one trick pony that’s for sure. We’ve done a really official poll round the office to collate some ideas of getting fit on the cheap. Well okay it was more like a gossip over our morning coffee! We’ve come to the conclusion that getting fit does not require a pair of shiny leggings (thank god!) and an expensive gym membership. Read on and you’ll be soon be the fitness goddess you always dreamed of. Continue reading →

Occupying a stunning location on the Burnett River, the city of Bundaberg lies just 15 kilometres inland from the beautiful Pacific Coast. With a gorgeous subtropical climate and more than 500 hectares of lush green parklands within the area, it’s a particularly beautiful place to live, work, and play. Since 1300 FLOWERS is the leading Bundaberg florist, we manage to do a bit of everything. Aren’t we lucky? When you read about what’s so great about Bundaberg, we’re confident that not only will you agree, you’ll also be keen to pay us a visit! Continue reading →

We could keep this short and sweet by just saying it’s because it’s completely fabulous, but if you’re anything like us, the preferred florist in Townsville, you’re going to want a bit more detail than that! The question is where to start. Perhaps we should kick off by describing Townsville’s idyllic setting? This popular city of almost 200,000 people, considered by many to be North Queensland’s unofficial capital, lies within the dry tropics region of Australia, some 350 kilometres southeast of Cairns and adjacent to the central section of the beautiful Great Barrier Reef. It really couldn’t be any more perfect if it tried! Want to find out a bit more about this popular urban centre? Read on to discover some of the most popular attractions in Townsville. Warning! You’ll want to come and visit (immediately!). Continue reading →

We’re all guilty of letting life pass up by from time to time. Whether we get stuck into the overtime at work or get caught up in the drama of friend’s lives, it can sometimes feel like we haven’t got time to stop and do the things that are really important to us. Why not make today the day that you do things differently? You might send flowers Australia, settle down with a good book, or just have coffee with a friend. What will you find the time to do? Continue reading →

Located a little over 100 kilometres west-northwest of Melbourne, the city of Ballarat boast a thriving population of around 95,000 people. We’re certainly kept busy in our role as the leading Ballarat florist (but we love every minute of it!). When we’re not delivering our exquisite fresh flowers, we like nothing better than to explore this beautiful city. Want to hear about some of the attractions you’ll find in Ballarat? Continue reading →

We’ve all been there. Had a few too many expensive cocktails and enjoyed a few too many posh dinners on holiday. Your holiday spends have dwindled quicker than you thought and now you’re on the lookout for free activities to keep you entertained for the rest of your stay. We’ve been the Central Coast florist of choice for many years now and in the course of making people smile with fresh flowers, we’ve come across some fabulous Gold Coast activities you can enjoy for free, nada, zilch. Here’s just a few of the best free attractions on the Central Coast. Continue reading →

Canberra may be Australia’s youngest capital city but that doesn’t mean it’s lagging behind in the cool stakes. Far from being the daggy little brother tagging around after the older kids, Canberra is a cosmopolitan metropolis vibrating with style, swagger and an effortless sense of hip that only the young can pull off with aplomb. Hey, with FAST FLOWERS as the leading florist in Canberra, how could they get it wrong? We’re pretty au fait with the charms of Australia’s capital city because we deliver our awesome flowers to homes, businesses and hospitals almost non stop. Settle back and let us play the virtual tour guide so you can appreciate Canberra’s charms like a local. Continue reading →

We’ll tell it to you straight. Pinterest was the fastest growing social media platform in 2012. It’s chockablock full of glorious images of everything from homemade crafts to corporate gift hampers; images that inspire almost two billion monthly page views and an average spend of $170 for each resulting purchase. With stats like that, we’d say that Pinterest is a bit of a marketing powerhouse; one that has yet to be fully exploited. Continue reading →

As the second largest city in Victoria, Geelong has an array of activities and attractions to keep visitors of all ages entertained. Have a read through our list of 15 things you won’t want to miss during a visit here. You’ll soon see why we love our role as leading Geelong florist quite so much! Continue reading →