Become a Flower Fairy in Australia: A Romantic Wonderland Surrounded by Jacaranda "Exam Trees"

Travel Center / General Report

With the availability of direct flights and the rise of working holiday trends, Australia is no longer a foreign concept to us. While everyone is going crazy for Japan’s autumn foliage, Australia in the southern hemisphere is actually in the midst of its Jacaranda season. Netizen Yumi Chen shared photos of the Jacaranda blooms she captured in Brisbane on"Travel Is Super Fun".

▲ Jacaranda blooms at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo / NetizenMom Says What’s So Fun About Traveling Anyway Yumi's travel escapes, please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement)

▲ Australia is in spring, and the Jacaranda trees at the University of Queensland are in full bloom. (Photo / Netizen Mom Says What’s So Fun About Traveling Anyway Yumi's travel escapes, please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement)

In this romantic and sentimental season of autumn, many people travel to Japan to chase autumn leaves, and some even fly as far as Canada. Meanwhile, in the southern hemisphere, Australia is in spring, where Jacaranda trees are “in full production” every year during October and November. Since their blooming period coincides with Australia’s exam season, they are also nicknamed “exam trees.” The trees are covered in small purple flowers, creating a stunningly beautiful, almost dreamlike scene.

▲ Jacaranda trees along Jacaranda Avenue in Australia. (Photo / Netizen Mom Says What’s So Fun About Traveling Anyway Yumi's travel escapes, please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement)

Netizen Yumi, who captured photos of the Jacaranda trees, said that they can often be seen along the roads in Brisbane. She recommends spots such as New Farm Park and the University of Queensland for flower viewing. Additionally, about a 30-minute drive south of Brisbane in Logan, there is a street called Jacaranda Avenue where you can photograph entire stretches of purple Jacaranda trees. Since few tourists know about it, you can take all the photos you want without worrying about passersby suddenly photobombing your shots.

▲ The University of Queensland has quite a number of Jacaranda trees. (Photo / Netizen Mom Says What’s So Fun About Traveling Anyway Yumi's travel escapes, please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement)

Additionally, Yumi mentioned that there is an interesting legend among students about Jacaranda trees: if a Jacaranda flower falls on your head, it means you’ll fail the subject you’re studying for.

 ▲ Video footage of the Jacaranda trees taken by netizen Yumi at the University of Queensland. (Video / Authorized by Netizen Mom Says What’s So Fun About Traveling Anyway Yumi's travel escapes, please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement)

The Jacaranda blooming season generally starts in October and lasts for about a month. However, due to recent climate changes, the timing of the blooms may vary slightly each year, so it’s worth keeping an eye out when traveling in Australia.