The minimum lead time required for NPWS to process an application is:
- low impact film production or photography: 7 business days
- medium and high impact film production or photography: 10 business days
- drone use: 10 business days.
Please note: We treat applications submitted after 1:00 pm as received on the next business day.
Processing may take longer depending on the nature of the proposal. We will begin processing only after you submit a complete application with all required documents.
You can contact [email protected] or your local National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) office to discuss specific issues or requirements.
For more information, read apply to film and take photographs in national parks.
Payment
A non-refundable application fee is payable when you submit your application. When the application is approved, additional fees will be payable where applicable.
Once all fees have been received, we will issue an agreement that authorises your activities and includes all conditions relating to the filming or photography activity.
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is collecting your personal information through this form.
Why are we collecting your information?
We are collecting your information to review and manage the product or service being requested in this form and your account connected to that service, including providing you with updates about this product/service as required and performing relevant compliance activity. If you have opted in to any marketing, newsletter or membership options, your details may be used to target and share that information with you.
How will we share your information?
We may share your information with other government agencies, including NSW Police, Service NSW, Transport for NSW and Revenue NSW, as well as other external parties where necessary to provide our services. We will not share it with anyone else unless you give your consent, or the law requires or allows us to do so.
Are you required by law to give us your information?
You are not required by law to give us your information, but if you choose not to we may not be able to assist with your enquiry or process your application and issue the product or service being requested.
Your right to access and correct your information
To access or correct your information, please contact:
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
Locked Bag 5022, Parramatta NSW 2124
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS)
Further information
For more details on how your information is handled, please refer to Privacy and security.
Contact us
Tourism Partnerships and Events Unit – Visitor Engagement and Revenue Branch
Phone: 02 9585 6082
Email: [email protected]