A Harry Potter Forbidden Forest experience is coming to Australia

Harry Potter fans rejoice! A brand-new experience taking fans through the magical Forbidden Forest is about to hit Australian shores.

In an Australian-first, Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience is coming to Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula in April, following hugely successful runs in Belgium, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience is coming to Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula in April. (Image: Warner Bros)

Visitors will get to explore the iconic Forbidden Forest from the Harry Potter series as they pass by mystical creatures like Hippogriffs, unicorns and Nifflers from the beloved Wizarding World.

An experience for the whole family, visitors will follow a mesmerising light trail through the forest and be able to cast their own spells and Patronus’ along the way. A themed village will end the experience, complete with Harry Potter-inspired food and drinks and a gift shop.

Visitors will follow a mesmerising light trail through the forest. (Image: Warner Bros)

The enchanting outdoor spectacular will open on 6 April and will now be held at The Briars Community Forest on the Mornington Peninsula. Tickets are on sale now, with prices starting at $41 for children and $56 for adults.

Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience will take roughly 60 to 90 minutes to complete with sessions starting at 5.30pm and the last entry at 9.45pm Sunday to Thursday and 10.15pm on Friday and Saturday. Please note this is an outdoor trail, conducted during dark hours.

Cast your own spells along the way. (Image: Warner Bros)

The arrival of Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience on the Mornington Peninsula 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.

If you can’t wait until April, Sydney fans can immerse themselves in Harry Potter Christmas Lights at 30 Alfred Street, Ramsgate Beach until 26 December.

Learn how to cast a Patronus. (Image: Warner Bros)

Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience is created by Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment in partnership with Fever, Thinkwell and Unify. Currently on in Little Elm, Texas until 13 January 2024, the experience will begin in Sentosa, Singapore on 3 February 2024 before coming to Victoria.

Pass by mystical creatures like Hippogriffs, unicorns and Nifflers from the beloved Wizarding World. (Image: Warner Bros)