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Grafton, New South Wales · Every October to November
Grafton Jacaranda Festival
A river town goes purple as thousands of jacarandas bloom over its streets, celebrated since 1935.
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What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Grafton, Coffs Harbour or Ballina for October 24 to November 8, 2026, round trips of 2 to 4 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- Bloom timing shifts a week or two with the spring; check the festival's bloom updates.
- Motels in town book out for the parade weekend.
- Grafton has a small regional airport; Coffs Harbour and Ballina are each about 90 minutes by road.
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Grafton Jacaranda Festival
A river town goes purple as thousands of jacarandas bloom over its streets, celebrated since 1935.
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