Top 6 Sydney Pit Stops for the Most Beautiful Jacaranda Backdrop

Welcome to that time of year when the flowers form Jacarandas in Sydney are in full bloom and paint the skies and streets a lovely shade of purple! We have included some activities that you can do a stone's throw away before or after your Jacaranda photo op. Now have your itinerary ready and bring out your best spring OOTD from your closet! 

Let’s start the list with the sought-after Jacaranda tree tunnel at Milson Park, McDougall Street in Kirribili. It is famous for the canopy that paints the skies purple with streets that look carpeted while covered with Jacaranda’s leaves. Take a stroll in this street and after getting your winning shot, you might want to visit Sydney’s iconic amusement park, Luna Park. This is only a 10-15 minute walk from McDougall Street. You can take adrenaline pumping rides or simply opt for a relaxing Ferris Wheel ride. 

If you’re in the city, you can stroll down Circular Quay where you can snap a shot of the Jacarandas with the Harbour Bridge peeking in the background. A good way to end this stroll is by having a private boutique picnic at Royal Botanic Gardens. Grazing boards would definitely be a filling treat. 

If you’re heading to the Blue Mountains you might want to pass by Em

u Plains where Jacarandas can be found. This is a very underrated spot where you can take a quick pic before exploring Blue Mountains National Park. 

Grafton is a place where the annual Jacaranda festival is held and this is why it’s a must-see if you want that million dollar purple shot. However, there won’t be a festival this year- due to the pandemic - but the trees will surely still be around! Since you are already in Grafton you can also explore the serene waters of Clarence river. You can spend the afternoon sailing, kayaking or if fishing is your thing then this can be the perfect post-Jacaranda activity. 

If you’re near the inner east then there are Jacarandas within the neighborhood in Zetland. After being in awe with these purple parks, you can take a quick drive to

This last one is for those who are planning a family day. While you enjoy the views of the Jacarandas in Sydney Olympic Park, you can bring your kids to Blaxland Riverside Park where they can enjoy interactive installations like slides and boulders. Come home with your pictures with the perfect purple backdrop and stories from your kids on how they conquered the Tower of Terror in Blaxland Park!

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