SITE PARTNER:  lexus of brisbane is valued partner of Must Do Brisbane

Jacaranda Season in Brisbane

Jacaranda trees in front of rail bridge

Brisbane's jacaranda season is in full bloom with the magnificent ornamental trees adding a burst of purple to parks and streets. Here's some of the best places around town to view the jacarandas, including three walks:

New Farm Park
Home to 146 jacaranda trees, this iconic inner city park is jacaranda central in spring, Take a drive or walk along its beloved jacaranda avenue
more
Yeronga To UQ
Jacarand tree and bush along walking path in Yeronga next to Brisbane River.
This walk starts in the vicinity of Jacaranda Park in Yeronga and follows the river, passing over the Eleanor Schonell Bridge to University Of Queensland's campus with its glorious clusters of jacarandas
more
Medley to Dockside
Jacaranda trees along river at Kangaroo Point

Starting from Kangaroo Point's riverfront cafe restaurant Medley KP, which is framed by 2 glorious jacaranda trees, take the gorgeous jacaranda-lined riverside path to Dockside and return 

more
Jacaranda tree in New Farm Park

Other good places to view the jacaranda trees include the City Botanic Gardens, and Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens. And, for something completely different, check out the snowy white jacarandas at Roma Street Parkland.

Wilson Outlook Reserve
Jacarada tree in bloom in Wilson Outlook Reserve park overlooking story bridge at sunrise in New Farm.
This little stretch of green on the precipice of rocky cliffs carved by an ex-quarry and framed by the Story Bridge is one of Brisbane’s secret parks.
more
Kurilpa Park
Kid cycling under Jolly Bridge
Sandwiched between the evergreen Paul’s milk factory, William Jolly Bridge and GOMA is a tiny pocket park where fisherman drop a line and through which the riverside bike and pedestrian track passes on its way to Kurilpa Bridge.
more
Mowbray Park
Mowbray Park seen from across Brisbane River
Mowbray Park is a remnant of the riverine estate established in 1850 by the father of East Brisbane Reverend Thomas Mowbray and on which his house once stood.
more

Also worth looking out for are the jacaranda trees lining Coronation Drive and Gregory Terrace (on the Victoria Park side).

Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Cast of Sister Act on stage

Sister Act

The most heavenly of musicals, Sister Act, will debut in Brisbane
From Feb 8
Actors in The Wharf Review QPAC

The Wharf Revue: The End of the Wharf as We Know It

The Wharf Revue is returning to QPAC's Playhouse for its last show – ever!
Feb 11-16
Crowd of people at Brisbane Sake Festival

Australian Sake Festival

The Australian Sake Festival is heading to Brisbane for the first time in 2025
Mar 15-16
See All
A Must See Ballet hits Brisbane!
CONTENT RESUMES ON SCROLL
ADVERTISEMENT