Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience to open on Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula this autumn
Follow the forest light trail and discover illuminated moments from the Wizarding World.
Following a massively successful run in the US and the UK, Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment in partnership with Fever and IMG, has announced that Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience will open in Melbourne in autumn 2024.
For the first time in Australia, the breathtaking light trail will open on April 6, 2024 for Wizarding World fans of all ages to enjoy in the awe-inspiring woods of The Briars, Mount Martha on the Mornington Peninsula.Tickets will be available for purchase starting December 20, but fans who sign up for the waitlist today will unlock exclusive access to secure tickets.
Inspired by the iconic Forbidden Forest and featuring creatures from the Harry Potter™ and Fantastic Beasts™ series, mesmerising lights will transform the landscape into a magical outdoor trail. Visitors will discover some of their favourite moments from the Forbidden Forest, encounter mystical creatures such as Hippogriffs, Unicorns, and Nifflers, and practice casting their very own spells.
Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience is for the whole family and promises a wonderful time for fans of all ages, giving them the opportunity to experience the magic of the Wizarding World in a whole new way. Visitors will also find a themed village at the end of the trail where they can enjoy delicious food and drink, as well as a gift shop with merchandise from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts movies. An unforgettable evening lies ahead!
The outdoor experience was created by Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment in partnership with leading entertainment discovery platform Fever, and award-winning theatrical designers Thinkwell and Unify.
The arrival of Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience in Melbourne is the latest drop of magic from the beloved franchise to come to Australia, following the four-year spell of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Princess Theatre and national retail programs like the Magical Builders collectables at Coles.
Currently, Wizarding World fans in Sydney can experience Warner Bros. Discovery Australia’s Harry Potter Christmas Lights, a Harry Potter-themed Christmas lights setup. The enchanting Christmas lights display is open to the public and free to enjoy until December 26th at 30 Alfred Street, Ramsgate Beach.
Tickets for Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience will be available for purchase from December 20, with prices starting at $56 for adults and $41 for children. You can read more about the experience and sign up for the ticket waitlist at hpforbiddenforestexperience.com/melbourne. Downloadable images of Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience can be found HERE.