The main reason for my visit to Sydney was the Harry Potter Exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum, and it was amazing. I'm such a Harry Potter, and film nerd, so the exhibition full of actual props, sets and costumes was my mecca.
As the school holidays were over, the exhibition wasn't very crowded and I was able to get a detailed look at everything. I also enjoyed the extra tidbits of information the audio tour provided, and the interactive parts such as uprooting the mandrakes and the quaffle throw (even though these are probably designed for 5 year olds).
I've seen all the behind the scenes clips, and 'making ofs', so I know the extent the film makers go to for attention to detail, but to see examples of this right in front of me was incredible. I'm not only talking about the costumes, but also the food from The Great Hall feasts, the wizard boardgames (only seen in the background of shots) and all the written material such as textbooks, test papers and fliers posted on the Gryffindor noticeboard. Also, I was glad to see a lot of the character's wands that I hadn't really noticed before, such as Narcissa's, Tonks's and Slughorn's, up close.
As for a favourite part of the exhibition, I really couldn't choose, I loved all of it and just wished I could've stayed overnight amongst the props in one of the opulent four-poster beds. I thought the exhibition was superbly put together and each time I turned the corner or entered a different section, I didn't want it to end. As I exited The Great Hall, and the end of the exhibition, all I wanted to do was go to Hogwarts, or at least watch all the films again from start to finish (something I will try to do over the next few weeks before starting uni).
Finally, I didn't leave empty handed. From the gift shop I bought a timeturner, some chocolate frogs (the most expensive freddos ever, and don't even come in a box), Bertie Botts every flavour beans (complete with vomit and earwax flavour, but also don't come in a replica box) and as you weren't supposed to take photos inside, an exhibition guide. Overall, I'm glad I made the trek over from New Zealand and obviously my description does not give the exhibition anything close to justice, so I would definitely recommend it as a must for Potter fans.
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