Grafton Jacarandas

Grafton Jacarandas refers to the extensive plantings of jacaranda trees throughout Grafton in the Clarence Valley, New South Wales. Known as the Jacaranda City, Grafton has more than 2,000 trees lining streets, parks and the Clarence River. Notable for their vivid purple blooms in late spring, the trees are the focus of the annual Grafton Jacaranda Festival, Australia's oldest floral festival, and a major seasonal attraction.

Visitors can expect broad, tree-lined avenues, parks and riverbank areas covered in purple jacaranda blossoms during bloom season. Key viewing areas include Jacaranda Avenue, See Park, Market Square and streets throughout central Grafton. The setting is an urban country town with heritage buildings, flat terrain for walking and driving, and seasonal festival decorations, markets and events. Outside bloom season, the mature trees provide shade along streets and parks.