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Last reviewed: Wed, 26 Oct 2011

Filming and photography in the Botanic Gardens

Commercial filming and photography in the Botanic Gardens needs prior approval from the Botanic Gardens Management team. As the Botanic Gardens is a public space, no area can be hired exclusively.

Daffodils in the Gardens.

You should submit your application in writing at least 10 working days prior to the proposed filming or photography dates. Charges for filming and commercial photography start at $448 per day.

Commercial photography
You can apply for approval in writing by post or email. Your request must detail:

  • The purpose of your shoot (including a description of what is planned).
  • Day and duration.
  • The part of the Gardens you will use.
  • Equipment and props to be used.
  • Number of people involved on site.

Contact the Christchurch Botanic Gardens Information Centre on, (03) 941 7590 or email .

Commercial filming
To apply for permission to carry out commercial filming contact the Events Coordinator on, phone (03) 941 8999 or email .

 

Authorising Unit: Transport and Greenspace

Last reviewed: Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Next review: Thursday, April 26, 2012

Keywords: commercial, film, movies, photography