Filming In Warringah

Warringah has a variety of locations that can be used in stills photography or filming, including beaches, rockpools, lagoons, bushland, parks, reserves, playgrounds, swimming pools and even a waste and recycling centre, which can double as 'The Outback'. Below are images and 'virtual tours' of some of our popular filming sites, as well as our fees and charges.

Beaches and Rockpools

Warringah is home to nine of Sydney's best beaches, stretching from Freshwater to Narrabeen. The beach settings range from urban areas to stretches of undeveloped coastline and include six Heritage listed rockpools. Application for filming permit (PDF, 45KB)

Contact: Annette Ritchie, Reserve Bookings Co-ordinator. Tel: 9942 2545. Fax: 9942 2433
Email: ritcha@warringah.nsw.gov.au.

Click below for Virtual Tour of Freshwater Beach

Click below for Virtual Tour of Long Reef Beach

Oxford Falls

Oxford Falls is a partly rural, partly bush suburb located in the west of Warringah. It boasts beautiful waterfalls and bush settings. Application for filming permit (PDF, 45KB) Contact: Annette Ritchie, Reserve Bookings Co-ordinator. Tel: 9942 2545. Fax: 9942 2433.

Email: ritcha@warringah.nsw.gov.au

Click below for Virtual Tour of Oxford Falls

Manly Dam

Manly Dam is surrounded by 375 hectares of bushland. The landscape is hilly and views of the lake are nearly all onto undisturbed bush although some include Sydney CBD, North Sydney, Chatswood, and North Head. A fire trail runs through the reserve, facilitating access to a number of sites. Manly Dam is just 14km from the Sydney CBD, and Warringah Council staff are happy to assist at all times including after hours arrangements, following approval.

Application for filming permit (PDF, 45KB). Contact: Dam Ranger. Tel: 9949 3235. Fax: 9949 9685. Address: 112 King Street Manly Vale NSW 2093
Bookings - Call Annette Ritchie, Reserves Booking Co-ordinator, on 9942 2545

Lumsdaine Drive

Lumsdaine Drive winds around the headland at Freshwater and is popular site for car advertisments.

Application for filming permit (PDF, 45KB)

Contact: Annette Ritchie, Reserve Bookings Co-ordinator. Tel: 9942 2545. Fax: 9942 2433.

Email: ritcha@warringah.nsw.gov.au

Click below for Virtual Tour of Lumsdaine Drive

Warringah Aquatic Centre

Indoor facilities at the Warringah Aquatic Centre include a 50 metre pool and diving pool, where underwater photography can take place through a special underwater window. Outdoors there is a 25 metre pool and a toddlers pool which are surrounded by bushland. Exclusive use of the centre may be granted after hours.

Contact: Booking Office. Tel: 9451 8000. Fax: 9975 2163

Address: Aquatic Drive, Frenchs Forest NSW 2086. Fees on application

PLI Cover: $10 million (acknowledging the rights and interests of
Warringah Council)

Brookvale Industrial Area

Brookvale is a typical light industrial area concentrated between Pittwater and Harbord Roads and is characterised by warehouses, showrooms and workshops.

Application for filming permit (PDF, 45KB). Contact: Annette Ritchie, Reserve Bookings Co-ordinator. Tel: 9942 2545. Fax: 9942 2433
Email: ritcha@warringah.nsw.gov.au

Filming Fees

• Cinematography: $1100 full day, $630 half day, ABC $770 full day, ABC $410 half day
• Stills: $225 for 2 hours, $400 for half day, $750 for a full day
• Video: $495 per day
• Series and Long Term Filming: $620 per day, $360 per half day
• Use of Council land for catering: $255 per day
• Late lodgement Fee: $130 for applications with less than 4 days notice
• Childrens Educational, Student Filming, Community Announcements, News & Current Affairs: no charge
• PLI Cover: $10 million (acknowledging the rights and interests of Warringah Council)
• Parking: Pay and Display parking may be in operation. Rates: $4 per hour or $8 per day Monday to Friday and $16 per day weekends, public holidays and school holidays. For larger shoots we are able to add parking fees to your account.
• Credit Card Payments: All credit card payments incur a 1% surcharge