Support Grafton. Host a Guest. Be Part of the Festival.
A Local Movement to Grow Community, Share Culture, and Welcome the World
As the purple blossoms return to Grafton, so too does the energy, spirit, and celebration of the Jacaranda Festival, one of Australia’s most vibrant and inclusive regional events. This year, we’re doing more than just hosting a festival. We’re opening our homes, building our economy, and growing our community.
Why Join This Community Project?
💜 Share the Spirit of Grafton
Help visitors experience the real charm of regional life — with all the warm welcomes, local stories, and small-town generosity we’re famous for.
💜 Grow Local Economy
Listing your property supports more visitors, more local spending, and more opportunities for local businesses. Every stay helps.
💜 Join for Free
It’s completely free to list your property for the Jacaranda Festival — and you’ll get support from our dedicated team every step of the way.
💜 Simple, Safe, and Supported
We’ll take care of the hard stuff. From setting up your property on the Search and Stay booking engine to sharing your availability on the official Jacaranda Festival website, we make it easy.
For Locals, By Locals — With a Little Help
This project is part of a broader effort led by Ready Communities to empower regional areas like ours. By embracing possibility, celebrating what makes Grafton unique, and working together, we can welcome more people and build a lasting impact.
The Search and Stay team — in collaboration with Breakz — will help you list your property with:
- A safe and secure booking system
- Human support (not just tech!)
- The option to host just for the festival, or year-round
- Clear guidance for every step
You don’t need to be tech-savvy or experienced. You just need to be ready to share what you already have.
Be a Local Host, Share the Festival Spirit
Whether you have a spare room, a holiday home, or a full property, you can be part of something bigger.
Help us build something beautiful this Jacaranda Festival. Fill out the quick form and our team will be in touch to help you:
✔️ Share your availability
✔️ Set up your property listing
✔️ Promote your space on the official festival site
In partnership with Ready Communities, Breakz, and Search and Stay, local property owners are invited to list their homes, rooms, and spaces to host guests during the festival at no cost.
Open Your Doors This Jacaranda Festival
Yes, This is for You Too
It Starts with a Stay: Share Grafton, Share the Joy
We know many long-time locals have beautiful spaces, rooms, or properties that could help welcome guests, and we want everyone to feel supported.
Whether you’re retired, working full time, new to hosting, or just curious, we’re here to help.
Built on Trust, Led by Community
This initiative is a true collaboration designed to empower locals, grow Grafton’s economy, and share our beautiful town with the world. Each partner brings a unique role to help make it easy, inclusive, and impactful for everyone.
Experts in activating regional potential. They bring people together and create tools for stronger, more connected communities.
Grafton’s iconic celebration of colour, creativity, and community. This initiative helps bring more visitors and connect them with local stays.
Specialists in direct booking solutions. Breakz supports locals to take control of their rentals and earn more from each stay.
A trusted booking platform that makes hosting simple and secure. They’ll help you list your property and manage bookings with ease.
Need Help or Have Questions?
We know that jumping into something new, especially online, can feel overwhelming. But you’re not on your own.
Whether you’re unsure how to list your property, need help using the booking system, or just want to talk it through with a real person, our friendly team is ready to guide you step by step.
Join the Community Network for Jacaranda Festival
List Your Property for Free and Help Grafton Bloom
By opening our homes to visitors, we’re opening doors to new connections, new opportunities, and a stronger local economy. This is our chance to show the world what makes Grafton so special.
It’s about regional pride, local action, and a future we all build together.