MAUVE is the new black, as they say – and when it comes to shimmering jacaranda trees, Kempsey has them in spades.
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In Sydney, having your photo taken beneath one of the purple princesses has become a thang – especially by tourists.
The tree itself is a visitor to these parts – coming here from Central and South America.
Outside of the Big Smoke, Grafton is known as the Jacaranda City – but Kempsey’s streets remain impressive.
The big wide shade trees are at their showiest in mid-spring, and some of the best vantages are by the banks of the Macleay and at the East Kempsey cemetery.
The Argus took a mini road trip about town to compile this gallery.
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