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About Bunches

A family of florists, growing in the Illawarra since 1997.

What began as a humble operation selling flower bunches at the service station has grown into two of the Illawarra’s most loved floristry destinations — and a national champion to boot.

Inside the Bunches Florist Wollongong store, surrounded by fresh blooms

Our story

Bunches Florist is a proudly family-owned and operated florist in the heart of the Illawarra, established in 1997 by Charlie Atsas. What began as a humble operation selling flower bunches on consignment to convenience stores and service stations grew to serve over 60 retail outlets across the region.

In the 1990s, the Atsas family relocated to Bulli and established “Bulli Bunches.” By 2005, with Charlie’s three children involved full-time in the business, they opened a second location on Crown Street in Wollongong. Today, both stores operate seven days a week with a team of fifteen passionate staff members.

Behind every arrangement is a team of skilled florists who source the freshest exotic cut flowers from local growers and the Sydney Flower Market. The shops also stock a curated range of potted plants, candles, hand-painted votives, decorative pots, soaps, gift bags, chocolates and soft toys.

Whether it’s a wedding bouquet carefully crafted by floral stylist Maria Atsas, a same-day delivery to brighten someone’s day, or a beautiful potted plant for the home, Bunches Florist brings the beauty of nature into everyday life with love and artistry.

Our journey

From the petrol station to national champion

  1. 1997

    A humble beginning

    Charlie Atsas starts selling bunches of fresh-cut flowers on consignment to convenience stores and service stations across the Illawarra.

  2. Late 1990s

    Bulli Bunches

    The Atsas family relocates to Bulli and opens their first dedicated florist, supplying more than 60 retail outlets at peak.

  3. 2005

    Wollongong opens

    With Charlie's three children working full-time in the business, a second store opens on Crown Street, Wollongong.

  4. Today

    Two stores, fifteen florists

    Both stores trade seven days a week with a team of fifteen, hand-arranging fresh blooms sourced from local growers and the Sydney Flower Market every morning.

Recognition

Award-winning floristry

We’re honoured to have been recognised at both an industry and small-business level.

  • Most Outstanding Florist

  • Australian Championship Florist of the Year

  • Australian Small Business Champion Awards — National Winner

Come and meet us

Both stores are open seven days. Pop in for a chat, choose blooms in person, or pick up a click-and-collect order.

Get in touch
  • Wollongong

    • 380 Crown Street, Wollongong NSW 2500
    • Open seven days · 8 AM start
    (02) 4229 1877
  • Bulli

    • 266 Princes Highway, Bulli NSW 2516
    • Open seven days · 8 AM start
    (02) 4283 8233