The beauty of Japan's cherry blossom season sends an estimated 3 million tourists each year to Japan to see the trees in full bloom. While the cherry blossoms are definitely worth the trip, most people don't have the privilege, money or time to travel to see them. Luckily for us Australians, there are other affordable ways to see the bright pink trees without having to leave your city.
READ MORE: Travel expert shares number one must-have item for trip to Japan The cherry blossoms in Auburn's Botanical Gardens bloom for two weeks out of the year, bringing the magic of Japan's favourite flower to Sydney's west. The Cherry Blossom Walk sits within the Japanese Gardens in the botanical gardens, and takes about 15 minutes to walk through. My partner and I went on a Monday and it was still packed, with an estimated 5,000 people moving through the park during the week, and another 30,000 on the weekend.
The walk through the Cherry Blossom walk is stunning, and it really does feel like an authentic experience. READ MORE: Eight things about Perth that will surprise first-timers The festival offers more than just the flowers, with a wide range of delicious food trucks and live entertainment. We ate everything from satay skewers to bao buns, ramen, dumplings, mochi doughnuts and a "cherry blossom" soda.
A DJ took the stage before the main act, a dancing and singing Hello Kitty, drew in a crowd. Ticket prices are very affordable, with children under 4 able to get in for free, as do Cumberland Council Residents. Children 5 to 16 can get in for $6.
60, while adults over 17 can get in for $15.55. Family passes for two adults and two children are $38, while Senior Cardholders (60+) can get in for $6.
60. READ MORE: Flight attendant shares top 'icks' when it comes to couples travelling together The cherry blossoms in Victoria's Yarra Valley bloom for a four-week period, from mid-September through October. The CherryHill Orchard in Coldstream spans 100 acres, and will host a lively festival on weekends, with onlookers able to pass through the gardens in a peaceful environment during the week.
Tickets start from $12 for adults on Mondays to Wednesdays. They go up on Thursdays and Fridays to $15, and then increase to $18 for Saturdays and Sundays. Child tickets start from $5 and go up to $8.
50 on weekends. Important to note, the cherry blossoms at this orchard are white. More than 3,500 cherry Trees will bloom in Stella Creek Chery Farm from Early October.
Specific dates and ticket prices have not been set yet, but the festival will offer food and live music. The website says ticket prices will be "modest," and most definitely cheaper than a trip to Japan. S&R Orchard, Perth WAThe S&R Orchard in Perth announced on its Instagram page that their annual Cherry Blossom festival will begin in September.
Residents should check their social media pages or website closer to September to buy tickets. Due to the states warmer climate, Cherry Blossom season in Queensland has already ended. In Brisbane, Cherry Blossom season is July, one of the few places in the world where they bloom so early in the year.
For residents looking to see them next year, you can find them at the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens.
