to fi nd 10 Jacarandas Blooming PLACES TO GO in 1 Brisbane’s Brisbane City Botanic Gardens is the site of Australia’s first grown Jacaranda tree (planted in 1864). 2 The University Of , St Lucia One of Brisbane’s most gorgeous locations, UQ has a vast array of Jacarandas, with blooms traditionally signalling the beginning of the exam season.

3 , New Farm New Farm Park has arguably the best floral display of Jacaranda trees in Brisbane.

4 Old Petrie Town, Kurwongbah Outside McKenzies Store is covered in purple during Jacaranda blooming season. Make the most of your visit and head to their Sunday Markets, on every Sunday from 8am -2pm. 5 Jacaranda Park, Yeronga Quite an ordinary park for most of the year, Jacaranda Park at Yeronga bursts into a vibrant and wild display of mauve come Jacaranda season. 6 Mount Coot-Tha Botanic Gardens, The Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens boast an outstanding array of Jacaranda trees just brimming with colour and waiting to be photographed in all their glory 7 Evan Marginson Park, Goodna Goodna’s Jacaranda Festival is held annually at Evan Marginson Park; celebrating the beauty of the Jacaranda. 8 Brisbane - White Jacaranda Trees We all love and know the beauty of the purple jacaranda, but did you know that Jacarandas can also be white?! 9 The Albany Creek Police Station, Albany Creek As a point of interest this local police station sits behind the most amazing group of Jacarandas that literally overwhelm the space with the magnificent purple flowers 10 Captain Burke Park on the , Kangaroo Point The beautiful blooming Jacarandas can be seen all along the pathways that line the river leading through to this park and in many other places alongside the Brisbane River.

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