An All-new adventure awaits
Shellharbour’s Blackbutt Forest awakens with
The Enchanted Forest – Lost Astronaut
Journey through a spectacle of light and sound in the heart of the
Blackbutt Forest Reserve in Shellharbour, NSW.
An all-new adventure in 2024, a ‘Lost Astronaut’ embarks on rebuilding
their ship to escape an enchanted, otherworldly forest.
Along the journey explore and immerse yourself in unforgettable
installations, including dazzling laser effects, interactive
projections, celestial holograms, and much more.
The vibrant light displays, custom soundscapes, special effects,
and digital art experiences will excite your senses,
leaving you spellbound.
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Bring your family and friends and embark on the mystical, cosmic journey that is The Enchanted Forest – Lost Astronaut!
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Get ready for the all-new adventure in The Enchanted Forest this
year by revisiting 2023's sold-out journey below.
DATES: Nightly, 17 May - 9 June 2024
DURATION: Allow 45 minutes - 1.25 hours
AGE REQUIREMENTS: All ages are welcome
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ADMISSION TIMES:
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SUNDAY – THURSDAY
5:45pm - Low-sensory session*
6:15pm – 9:00pm - General sessions
Last session begins at 9:00pm
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FRIDAY & SATURDAY
5:45pm - Low-sensory session*
6:15pm – 9:30pm - General sessions
Last session begins at 9:30pm. Event closes at 10:15pm.
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Entry times are every 15 minutes. Please arrive 15 minutes early as parking is in high demand and a 10-minute walk from the entrance.
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*Low-sensory sessions are designed for people with specific sensory needs or who prefer a more subdued environment. More information on low-sensory sessions can be found in our FAQs.
LOCATION
PARKING
General parking: Picnic Ground Parking off Shellharbour Road, Shellharbour
Accessible parking available: Blackbutt Way Car park
Due to limited parking and a walk to the entrance, please arrive 15 minutes early. Accessible Parking is available. A drop-off/loading zone is provided for families with small children, prams, and/or mobility limitations near Blackbutt Way Car park. After dropping people off you will need to park at the picnic area labelled "Event Parking" on the map below.
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BLACKBUTT FOREST RESERVE
Blackbutt Reserve is the largest natural bushland reserve in the Illawarra and is the last remaining coastal plain forest in the area.
Its location in the heart of a suburban area provides a habitat for many native plants and animals. Cockatoos and parrots rely on the hollows created by the old-growth forest, and it is home to a colony of endangered Grey Headed Flying Foxes.
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PHOTO
CONTEST
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Shellharbour City Council acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Dharawal Country and recognises their continued connection to the land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging and the contribution they make to the life of this City.