Where to see jacarandas in 2026

Sydney

In full bloom as of 7 November. Source: The Guardian

Sydney's best-known jacarandas line the harbour streets of the lower North Shore. Kirribilli and Lavender Bay sit side by side, so you can walk both in an hour and finish at Milsons Point station. Across the water, The Rocks, Paddington and the University of Sydney each have a stand of old trees. Camden, in the south-west, is a day trip with a whole main street in flower. McDougall Street gets very busy on weekends in November, so go early.

Typical window: October and November, according to Sydney.com.

Best streets and parks in Sydney

• McDougall Street, Kirribilli. The most photographed jacaranda street in Sydney, a short walk from Milsons Point station. Named by Sydney.com.
• Lavender Bay and Wendy Whiteley's Secret Garden. Several streets around the bay are lined with jacarandas. Named by Sydney.com.
• First Fleet Park, The Rocks. A jacaranda avenue between the Museum of Contemporary Art and the ferry wharf. Named by Sydney.com.
• Victoria Barracks, Oxford Street, Paddington. The front lawns carpet over with fallen flowers in season. Named by Sydney.com.
• The University of Sydney, Camperdown. Established trees beside the sandstone buildings, including the Anderson Stuart Building. Named by Sydney.com.
• Argyle Street, Camden. Camden's main street fills with blossom. Named by Sydney.com.

Brisbane

In full bloom as of 4 November. Source: Brisbane (LinkedIn)

Brisbane is one of the first cities to flower each year. The display is spread across parks, river walks and campuses, so pick two or three spots close together. New Farm Park and Wilson Outlook Reserve are on the same stretch of the river, and the City Botanic Gardens and Kangaroo Point face each other across it. The University of Queensland at St Lucia is a ferry ride away and has one of the largest campus displays in the country.

Typical window: mid-October to early November, according to Visit Brisbane.

Best streets and parks in Brisbane

• New Farm Park, New Farm. Jacarandas, poincianas and the rose gardens beside the river. Named by Brisbane City Council.
• Wilson Outlook Reserve, New Farm. One of the displays the council lists among its best. Named by Brisbane City Council.
• The University of Queensland, St Lucia. A large campus display, easiest to reach by CityCat. Named by Visit Brisbane.
• Kangaroo Point. Jacarandas along the cliffs and river paths. Named by Brisbane City Council.
• Jacaranda Park, Yeronga. A suburban park named for its trees. Named by Visit Brisbane.
• City Botanic Gardens, Brisbane City. Purple canopies against the river and the city buildings. Named by Brisbane City Council.

Grafton

In full bloom as of 5 November. Source: NBN News

Grafton, on the Clarence River in northern NSW, calls itself Australia's jacaranda city. The town has more than 1,700 trees, and the festival has run for over 90 years. Most of the best streets are within walking distance of the centre, so you can park once and do a loop: See Park, Pound Street, Oliver Street and Market Square, then down to the river. Morning light is best on Oliver Street.

Typical window: mid-October to early November, with peak bloom usually in the last two weeks of October, according to My Clarence Valley.

The 2026 festival ran 30 October to 8 November. Read the 2026 festival guide.

Best streets and parks in Grafton

• See Park, Grafton. The biggest canopies in town, and the home of the Illuminate light show after dark. Named by My Clarence Valley.
• Pound Street, Grafton. Grafton's official jacaranda street. Named by My Clarence Valley.
• Oliver Street, Grafton. A classic street of trees, best in the morning. Named by My Clarence Valley.
• Market Square, Grafton. The Clock Tower under the blooms. Named by My Clarence Valley.
• Grafton Regional Gallery, Fitzroy Street. Gardens and jacarandas around the gallery. Named by My Clarence Valley.
• Grafton Waterfront Precinct. Where the trees meet the Clarence River. Named by My Clarence Valley.

Perth

Starting to flower as of 2 November. Source: So Perth

Perth's warm, dry spring suits jacarandas, and the city flowers later than Brisbane and Sydney. Applecross, on the south side of the Swan River, has three streets of trees within a few blocks of each other, which makes it the easiest single stop. North Perth and Subiaco are closer to the city, and Mount Street gives you jacarandas with the CBD towers behind them. Park once in Applecross and walk the three streets.

Typical window: mid-October to late November, according to Time Out Australia.

Best streets and parks in Perth

• Nisbet Road, Applecross. One of three neighbouring jacaranda streets in Applecross. Named by Time Out Australia.
• Tain Street, Applecross. A short walk from Nisbet Road. Named by Time Out Australia.
• Ardross Street, Applecross. Applecross's main street. Named by Time Out Australia.
• Leake Street, North Perth. Jacarandas framing the city skyline. Named by Time Out Australia.
• Old Jacaranda Way, Subiaco. A street named for its trees. Named by Time Out Australia.
• Mount Street, Perth. Jacarandas in the heart of the CBD. Named by Time Out Australia.

Adelaide

In full bloom as of 2 November. Source: ABC Adelaide

Adelaide's jacarandas peak in November. The city centre has the easiest walk: Carrington Street and Wakefield Street in the south-east of the square mile, then North Terrace between the Art Gallery and Bonython Hall. North Adelaide's LeFevre Terrace has grand houses under the trees. Further out, Glenside and Goodwood have quieter residential streets that the state government's Green Adelaide program and Time Out both point to.

Typical window: late October to late November, peaking in November, according to Time Out Australia.

Best streets and parks in Adelaide

• Carrington Street, Adelaide. A city-centre street the council tourism site recommends. Named by Experience Adelaide.
• Wakefield Street, Adelaide. Pairs with Carrington Street for a short walk. Named by Experience Adelaide.
• University of Adelaide, North Terrace. A line of trees between the Art Gallery of South Australia and Bonython Hall. Named by Experience Adelaide.
• LeFevre Terrace, North Adelaide. Grand houses under jacaranda canopies. Named by Experience Adelaide.
• L'Estrange Street, Glenside. A residential street of jacarandas. Named by Green Adelaide.
• Trevelyan Street, Goodwood. A quieter suburban street. Named by Time Out Australia.

Melbourne

Usual flowering: around the end of November and the start of December. Source: Time Out Australia

Melbourne is the last of the big cities to flower, because its cooler spring holds the trees back. Expect the best of it from the end of November. The display is in parks and campuses more than streets. The Royal Botanic Gardens and Parliament Garden Reserve are central, Edinburgh Gardens is in Fitzroy North, and the University of Melbourne's Parkville campus and nearby Royal Parade make a good pair. Bring a picnic: the parks let you sit under the trees.

Best streets and parks in Melbourne

• Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. Picnic lawns under tall jacarandas. Named by Time Out Australia.
• Parliament Garden Reserve, East Melbourne. Behind Parliament House on Spring Street. Named by Nine.com.au.
• Edinburgh Gardens, Fitzroy North. A local park with mature trees. Named by Time Out Australia.
• University of Melbourne, Parkville. Historic buildings framed in violet. Named by Time Out Australia.
• Royal Parade, Parkville. Leafy streets around Royal Parade and Royal Park. Named by Time Out Australia.