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Their beautiful purple flowers are a sure sign that spring has arrived.
While jacaranda trees are not native Australia – the seeds are thought to be native South America – they have become synonymous with the nation.
They will now bloom over the next few months.
These are the best places to see them:
Jacarandas in Brisbane
The river town has an abundance of jacaranda. The city council even planted plants to ensure that the river city is decorated in purple every spring.
Some of the best places to see them are New Farm Park, the University of Queensland in St Lucia, the William Dart Park in St Lucia, Dockside Walk at Kangaroo Point and Jacaranda Park in Yeronga.
Grafton Jacaranda Festival, NSW
The regional NSW city has a whole festival dedicated to the beautiful flowers.
It runs from today (Friday) to Sunday 3 November and aims to celebrate the city’s hundreds of jacaranda trees with art exhibitions, live music, markets and parades.
It’s been around since 1934, with highlights this year including the Jacaranda Ball, the Jacaranda Artisan Market, Livable Retrofest to celebrate all things vintage and Whiddon Jacaranda Afternoon Tea,
A ‘King of the Jacarandas’ has even been crowned.
Jacarandas in Sydney
McDougall Street in Kirribilli, just over the Harbor Bridge on Sydney’s north shore, is a hotspot for seeing the delicate lilac blooms.
There are more trees near the aptly named Lavender Bay.
Head just across the harbor to The Rocks and there are some at the Museum of Contemporary Art on Circular Quay.
Or go shopping in the chic eastern suburb of Paddington, where you can find a pair at Five Ways
The University of Sydney quadrangle is also home to a new jacaranda tree cloned from the beloved tree that died after being a landmark for more than 80 years.
Or head further west to Parramatta, where Prince Alfred Square, Centenary Square, Elizabeth Farm and Parramatta Park all have impressive examples.
Jacarandas in Melbourne
Although not as famous for its abundant flowers due to its climate, you can still catch Instagram-worthy jacaranda in Melbourne.
The best places to see them are the University of Melbourne campus in Parkville, the Royal Botanic Gardens and Parliament Garden Reserve in East Melbourne.
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