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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
- Read how to Request to film, photograph or host an event on our land (279KB)
- Find out about our filming and photography fees below.
- Complete the Film production and photography application form (760KB).
- Email the completed form to leasing@sydneywater.com.au.
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 |
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| Low impact full-day fee (more than 4 hours) | $3,750 |
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| Low impact night fee (between gate closing time and 11pm) | $3,125 |
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| High impact half-day fee (less than 4 hours) | $3,125 |
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| High impact full-day fee (more than 4 hours) | $4,688 |
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| High impact night fee (between gate closing time and 11pm) | $3,906 |
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Fees and conditions for photography
| Description | Standard fee | Conditions/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Low impact half-day fee (less than 4 hours) | $1,500 |
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| Low impact full-day fee (more than 4 hours) | $2,250 |
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| Low impact night fee (between gate closing time and 11pm) | $1,875 |
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| High impact half-day fee (less than 4 hours) | $1,875 |
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| High impact full-day fee (more than 4 hours) | $2,813 |
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| High impact night fee (between gate closing time and 11pm) | $2,344 |
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Fees and conditions for parking
| Description | Standard fee | Conditions/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Parking only (3 vehicles/trucks or less) | $2,000 / day |
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| Parking only (4 vehicles/trucks or more) | $3,000 / day |
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Field officer fee
| Description | Standard fee | Conditions/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney Water field officer fee | $50 / hour |
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Miscellaneous charges
| Description | Standard fee | Conditions/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee (for all bookings) | $250 |
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| Late fee (less than 7 business days before access date) | $250 |
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| Bond for photography | $1,000–$10,000 |
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| Cancellation fee | $250 |
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