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Schedule of Charges
Australian National Botanic Gardens
Parking
Service |
Charge1 |
Description |
Parking |
$2.80 per hour |
Parking |
Parking charge – daily charge |
$10.00 |
Maximum charge for parking for one day |
Botanical Services
Service |
Charge1 |
Description |
Plant identification service |
Free |
Plant identification services for non-commercial enquiries by members of the general public and amateur organizations. Batches must be less than ten specimens. |
Plant identification service |
$25.00 per specimen (standard charge) $13.00 per specimen (reduced rate) |
Plant identification services. The standard charge applies to plant identification services for commercial enquiries or for batches greater than 10 specimens. Reduced rate applies when suitable specimens are given to the Australian National Herbarium; where specimens were collected as part of a collaborative project with the ANBG or Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research; where low-level identification (eg to genus level) is required; or for large projects. |
General botanical information services |
Free |
Information services for members of the general public and amateur organizations where the service requires less than one hour. |
Professional botanical information services |
Based on an hourly rate2 for APS 6.3 salary (currently $52.65 per hour inc GST). Minimum charge of three hours ($157.95 inc GST). |
Professional botanical information services including literature searches, data queries, data entry, taxonomic and nomenclature validity checks, proofreading of botanical manuscripts. Charges are based on an hourly rate for providing these services. Hourly charges are linked to the salary scale of an APS Level 6.3. |
Horticultural Charges
Service |
Charge1 |
Description |
Collection and distribution of plant material from the Gardens' collections. |
By agreement |
Plant material release from the Gardens collections to approved organizations for approved purposes. Charges are based on an hourly rate for valuing, collecting and processing material, quarantine clearance and related services. Hourly charges are linked to the salary scale of an APS Level 4.3. |
Photograph Collection Charges
All images are supplied digitally. No film duplicates are now provided.
Service |
Charge |
Description |
Commercial use fee |
$100.00 per image |
Licence fee to reproduce image. |
Non-commercial use fee |
By agreement |
Licence fee to reproduce image. |
Education Services Charges 2013
Service |
Charge1 |
Description |
Facilitated program (1hr) |
$5.50 per person (min $77.00 per group) |
Standard facilitated education programs based on a one-hour session with 10 - 25 students, program dependent |
Facilitated program (1½ - 2 consecutive hrs) |
$8.00 per student |
Standard facilitated education programs based on a one and a half hour session with 10 - 25 students, program dependent |
‘Education ranger ’ facilitated education program (2 ½ - 3 consecutive hrs) |
$11.00 per student |
Standard facilitated education programs based on three one-hour sessions with 10 - 25 students, program dependent |
Facilitated evening education program (1 ½ hrs) |
$8.00 / $9.00 per student Minimum $160.00 / $180.00 |
Standard night facilitated education program based on a one and a half hour session with 10 - 15 students |
Facilitated weekend education program (1 - 1 ½ hrs) |
$8.00 / $9.00 per student Minimum $160.00 / $180.00 | |
Teacher facilitated programs (DIY) |
Free |
Self-guided tour materials for education groups, materials may be downloaded from the website at no cost. |
Specialised facilitated education program with horticultural staff (per hour) |
$6.50 per student per hour + materials |
Customised programs involving use of Gardens facilities, staff and equipment. Programs may include: specialist training and lectures. A separate charge may be made for materials: Cost + 15% administration cost + GST |
Teacher famil programs |
Free |
Up to 2 hour sessions familiarising educators with the programs offered by the Gardens |
Teacher professional development programs |
$10 per participant Minimum $100 |
Programs involving use of Gardens facilities, staff and equipment. Cost dependent on the type of program and number of classes programs may include: specialist training and lectures. A separate charge may be made for materials: Cost + 15% administration cost + GST |
Education Services Charges 2014
Service |
Charge1 |
Description |
Facilitated program (1hr) |
$5.50 per person (min $77.00 per group) |
Standard facilitated education programs based on a one-hour session with 10 - 25 students, program dependent |
Facilitated program (1½ - 2 consecutive hrs) |
$8.25 per student |
Standard facilitated education programs based on a one and a half hour session with 10 - 25 students, program dependent |
Facilitated program (2 ½ - 3 consecutive hrs) |
$11.25 per student |
Standard facilitated education programs based on three one-hour sessions with 10 - 25 students, program dependent |
Facilitated evening education program (1 ½ hrs) |
$8.25 / $9.25 per student Minimum $160.00 / $180.00 |
Standard night facilitated education program based on a one and a half hour session with 10 - 15 students |
Facilitated weekend education program (1 - 1 ½ hrs) |
$8.25 / $9.25 per student Minimum $160.00 / $180.00 | |
Teacher facilitated programs (DIY) |
Free |
Self-guided tour materials for education groups, materials may be downloaded from the website at no cost. |
Specialised facilitated education program with horticultural staff (per hour) |
$6.50 per student per hour + materials |
Customised programs involving use of Gardens facilities, staff and equipment. Programs may include: specialist training and lectures. A separate charge may be made for materials: Cost + 15% administration cost + GST |
Teacher famil programs |
Free |
Up to 2 hour sessions familiarising educators with the programs offered by the Gardens |
Teacher professional development programs |
$10 per participant Minimum $100 |
Programs involving use of Gardens facilities, staff and equipment. Cost dependent on the type of program and number of classes programs may include: specialist training and lectures. A separate charge may be made for materials: Cost + 15% administration cost + GST |
Public Programs
Afterdark tours .....................................................................................$20.00 adults, $15.00 children
Flora Explorer tours...................................................................................$6.00 adults, $3.00 children
School holiday special program 1 hour …………………………………………………….$10.00 per participant
School holiday special program 1½ - 2 hours…................................................... $15.00 per participant
School holiday special program 3-4 hours…………………………………...................$25.00 per participant
School holiday special program (full day)…………………………………………………..$60.00 per participant
Early childhood special program 1 hour………………………………………………….....$5.00 per participant
Early childhood special program 1½ - 2 hours……………………………………………$10.00 per participant
Specialist guide…………………………………………………….... $15.00 per person (min $100.00 per group)
Indoor and Outdoor Sites and Facilities
Service |
Charge1 |
Description |
Commercial full day hire of: |
Subject to availability. Fees for half day or less are 75% of fees for full day. |
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Dickson Room |
$400 - Full day
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Theatrette |
$450 - Full day
|
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Crosbie Morrison Building |
$600 - Full day
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Banks Building |
$400 - Full day
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Outdoor sites (1-100 people) |
$400 - Full day
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| Outdoor sites (101-250 people) | $600 - Full day
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| Outdoor sites (251-500 people) | min $1000 | |
| Outdoor sites (101-200 people) | min $2000 | |
Other Activities Involving Site and Facility Use
Service |
Charge1 |
Description |
Weddings – site hire |
$600.00 |
Outdoor or indoor sites reserved for weddings and associated wedding photography. Costs include staff and licensee assistance in organization, set-up and limited transport to the selected site. Maximum use period three hours. Wedding management is carried out by Café operator and may be subject to additional charges. |
Indoor wet weather option for Weddings |
$150.00 |
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Wedding photography – site hire |
$200.00 |
Site hire for wedding photography. Maximum use period three hours. |
Site hire for commercial filming and photography |
$270.00 per day or part thereof per site |
Site hire for approved commercial filming. Restrictions apply to the type of commercial filming allowed on site. A permit is also required for these activities. |
Miscellaneous Staff and Materials Charges
Service |
Charge1 |
Description |
Use of staff services |
$100 per hour |
Staff services may include after hours security, assistance with events and functions at Gardens venues and preparation of materials and signs. |
Materials supplied by ANBG for client use |
Cost + 15% administration cost + GST |
Materials supplied by ANBG for client use. Restrictions apply to the type and quantity of materials supplied. |
Seat Dedication
Service |
Proposed charge1 |
Comment |
Dedication of existing seat for 10 years |
$1,500 |
Seat dedication consists of placing of a small plaque to outdoor seating and ongoing maintenance of seat. |
Provision of new dedicated seat for 10 years |
$5,000 |
Seat dedication consists of placing of a small plaque to outdoor seating and ongoing maintenance of seat. |
Friends Discount
Service |
Proposed charge1 |
Comment |
Parking |
free |
Financial members of the Friends of the ANBG receive a free annual parking permit. |
Discounted rate for facility hire charges. |
85% of approved charge |
Discounted rates for indoor and outdoor facility hire for personal non-commercial use by Friends of the Gardens. |
1 Unless otherwise stated all charges include GST
2 Calculations of hourly rates include consideration of penalty rates, superannuation charges and other relevant allowances