Commercial photographer on the Frenchmans Cap track
Commercial photographer on the Frenchmans Cap track (photograph: Dan Broun)

Filming and Photography in National Parks and Reserves

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​​​We recognise the important role of filming and photography in attracting visitors to Tasmania’s wild places, beaches, recreational spaces and heritage points of interest, as well as the economic contribution creative businesses, partners and the industry more broadly makes to Tasmania.

The Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) encourages members of the public and visitors to film and photograph their personal experiences when visiting Tasmania’s National Parks and Reserves without needing formal approval. 

PWS seeks to ensure that videographers and photographers present footage and images that:

  • ​Promote the natural, cultural and social values of National Parks and Reserves.

  • Promote “Leave No Trace” principles.

  • Promote use of established formed tracks and to remain on those tracks.

  • Promote activities that are compliant with sustainable visitation principles and restrictions associated with activities that may negatively impact the land.

  • Promote proper interaction with wildlife.

Types of filming and photography approval

If you are filming or photographing aspects for the Tasmania's Parks and Reserves for a business or commerical purpose you may need formal approval.​

There are three types of filming and photography approval:
  1. ​Commercial Filming Licence​

  2. Enthusiast Business Licence​​

  3. Drone​

For more information, please see the Frequently Asked Questions webpage. ​

Contact

Nature Based Tourism (Property Services)
GPO Box 44
Hobart TAS 7001
Phone: 03 6169 9015
Email: enquiries.NBTOperators@nre.tas.gov.au