Filming and photography fees

How you can use our beautiful backdrops

Some of our properties are ideal for filming, photography or holding private or community events. However, you will need to apply, and if we approve your request to film or shoot on our land, you need to know how much it costs. We've provided the breakdown of costs below. All fees are payable before you start filming and include GST.

More information
You can find out more about using our sites for filming, photography or events from our Request to film, photograph or host an event on our land (279KB) fact sheet.


Film or photography applications

We review all applications on a case-by-case basis. It may take up to 5 business days to review and respond to your request.


Fees and conditions for filming 

Description Standard fee Conditions/Notes
Large commercial filming Price on application  
Low impact half-day fee (less than 4 hours) $2,500
  • Up to 3 vehicles/trucks
  • Up to 20 cast and crew
Low impact full-day fee (more than 4 hours) $3,750
  • Up to 3 vehicles/trucks
  • Up to 20 cast and crew
Low impact night fee (between gate closing time and 11pm) $3,125
  • Up to 3 vehicles/trucks
  • Up to 20 cast and crew
High impact half-day fee (less than 4 hours) $3,125
  • Up to 4 vehicles/trucks
  • 20 or more cast and crew
High impact full-day fee (more than 4 hours) $4,688
  • Up to 4 vehicles/trucks
  • 20 or more cast and crew
High impact night fee (between gate closing time and 11pm) $3,906
  • Up to 4 vehicles/trucks
  • 20 or more cast and crew

Fees and conditions for photography

Description Standard fee Conditions/Notes
Low impact half-day fee (less than 4 hours) $1,500
  • Applies if no additional infrastructure
Low impact full-day fee (more than 4 hours) $2,250
  • Applies if no additional infrastructure
Low impact night fee (between gate closing time and 11pm) $1,875
  • Applies if no additional infrastructure
  • Up to 3 vehicles/trucks
  • Up to 20 cast and crew
High impact half-day fee (less than 4 hours) $1,875
  • Applies with infrastructure/props
High impact full-day fee (more than 4 hours) $2,813
  • Applies with infrastructure/props
High impact night fee (between gate closing time and 11pm) $2,344
  • Applies with infrastructure/props
  • Up to 4 vehicles/trucks
  • 20 or more cast and crew

Fees and conditions for parking 

Description Standard fee Conditions/Notes
Parking only (3 vehicles/trucks or less) $2,000 / day
  • Parking spaces reserved for exclusive use
Parking only (4 vehicles/trucks or more) $3,000 / day
  • Parking spaces reserved for exclusive use

Field officer fee

Description Standard fee Conditions/Notes
Sydney Water field officer fee $50 / hour
  • Covers site induction, vehicle escorts and site access
  • Fee subject to change

Miscellaneous charges

Description Standard fee Conditions/Notes
Application fee (for all bookings) $250
  • Non refundable
Late fee (less than 7 business days before access date) $250
  • Non refundable
Bond for photography $1,000–$10,000
  • Applied at Sydney Water's discretion
Cancellation fee $250
  • Within 7 days of booking date