Filming and Photography
General visitors
If you are a visitor to the Gardens documenting your visit with photos and filming - no permit is required. However, please note that the use of drones is strictly prohibited for general visitors of Melbourne and Cranbourne Gardens.
Students
Applications must be received at least two weeks (10 working days) prior to the proposed date. No filming or photography is to take place without an approved Filming Permit from Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria.
Please note that the flying of kites, model planes, helicopters and drones is strictly prohibited at Melbourne and Cranbourne Gardens and permission for these activities will not be granted for non-commercial filming.
Students with total cast and crew exceeding 4 people and equipment beyond a single camera, tripod and microphone must apply for a commercial permit.
Prior to filling out the application form, please refer to:
Guide to Filming/Photography at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria and
Terms and Conditions
Please fill out and email the completed application form to filming@rbg.vic.gov.au.
Wedding and Event Photography
We are thrilled you have chosen to celebrate your special day at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. Your wedding or event photography will look stunning against the beautiful backdrop either of our Gardens provides.
Please note, a permit is required for all wedding and event photography and fees apply. Please discuss requirements with your event manager.
Melbourne Gardens
Please download this application and email the completed form to: rbgv@curtisstoneevents.com
Alternatively you can contact Curtis Stone Events on:
(03) 9989 9918
Cranbourne Gardens
For wedding photography enquiries - admin@bwcafe.com.au
Commercial & Non-profits
Please note that there is a fee for most commercial, promotional, film and tv shoots (other than news media). Please see the table below.
Please download and email this form along with any supporting documentation to:
Marie Johnson, Leasing Coordinator at filming@rbg.vic.gov.au.
Alternatively, please call 9252 2475.
Filming and Photography Permit Fees
|
Filming |
Duration |
Rate |
|
High Impact |
Full Day |
$2,725 |
|
|
Half Day |
$1,363 |
|
Medium Impact |
Full Day |
$2,044 |
|
|
Half Day |
$1,022 |
|
Low Impact |
Full Day |
$1,363 |
|
|
Half Day |
$682 |
|
Commercial Photography |
Duration |
Rate |
|
High Impact |
Per Hour |
$276 |
|
Medium Impact |
Per Hour |
$235 |
|
Low Impact |
Per Hour |
$165 |
|
Other Charges |
Duration |
Rate |
|
Application Fee (non refundable) |
|
$108 |
|
Site representative (Duration as agreed in writing, minimum 2 hours) |
Per Hour |
$54 |
|
Late Booking Fee |
|
50% of first day rate |
|
Out of business hours surcharge |
Pro-rata per hour |
25% of total fee |
|
Public Holiday Surcharge |
|
50% of full day or half day rate (as applicable) |
|
Please note 1. All rates quoted are inclusive of GST. 2. Final charges will be provided upon assessment of the Application Form and must be paid in full before the Permit can be issued. 3. A half-day Permit is for up to 4 hours of filming. 4. A full-day Permit is for between 4 and 8 hours of filming. 5. Business hours for Melbourne Gardens are Mon-Tue: 7.30am-5.30pm; Wed-Sun: 7.30am-3.00pm and Cranbourne Gardens are 9:00am to 5:00pm (Monday to Friday). 6. Late fees will be charged on all filming/photography requests which are not received within the specified timelines. Low impact, medium impact and high impact applications must be received at least three (3), seven (7) and 15 business days respectively in advance of the planned commencement date of the filming/photography. |
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Media Bookings and Enquiries
Filming by media does not incur any costs. However, the Communications and Media team requires as much notice and information as possible, so staff in the gardens can be notified and permit provided.
Please send an email, including the below information, to Maraika van Wessem, Communications & Media Advisor at communications@rbg.vic.gov.au.
- Name of company
- Date & time of filming and air date
- Where the imagery will be featured.
- Preferred filming locations in the Gardens
- Size of crew.
- What positive exposure RBGV will receive for supporting this shoot. e.g. Written/verbal mention, tagging on social media, use of footage for garden’s own promotional use.
Shoots at the gardens associated with other commercial entities fall under the fee structure outlined in the table above.