The best places to see Jacarandas around Perth

Plus all the fun things going on around town this week.

November 12, 2025

One of the quirks of being in this game for a few years now is knowing exactly when the jacarandas are going to start blooming around Perth, and that time is now thanks to a recent run of hot November days.

If you are someone who loves getting a little snap with Perth’s purple people pleasers, find out where to do so below, along with some horny new bee species news, X-Press magazine’s new book celebrating 40 years in the game, and as always, what’s on this weekend around town.

Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!

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The best places to see jacarandas around Perth

Kicking off early-November, jacaranda season is a popular time for in the ‘grammers of Perth. And while these purple people pleasers pop up all over the city, there are a few little hotspots where you can add a few splashes of purple to your feed.

And if you’re really feeling it, the Rotary Jacaranda Festival blooms back in Applecross this month too.

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