A leading conservation group

NPA is a non-government conservation group working together to protect the natural areas of New South Wales.

NPA was formed in 1957 to lead a campaign calling for a new government body to manage natural areas throughout the State. The success of this campaign resulted in the National Parks and Wildlife Act of 1967 and the establishment of the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

Over the years, NPA members have presented a series of detailed proposals for the new national parks to the Government. Many of our present national parks, including Barrington Tops, Blue Mountains, Mount Kaputar, Morton, Oxley Wild Rivers and Myall Lakes, have come about because of these carefully researched reports.

NPA members are grouped in 19 branches throughout NSW and all branches are involved in conservation issues in their area, and have a comprehensive range of field activities appropriate to their region

The NPA Activities Program is the largest of its kind in NSW. We offer over 600 walks per year, with over 100 volunteer walks leaders guiding walks with minimal impact on the environment. Enjoy the safety of a group while exploring the spectacular and unique bushland of NSW.

As an NPA member, you walk free on as many walks as you wish - both midweek and weekends. Click here for more information on bushwalking with NPA.

Become a member and enjoy our excellent member benefits, meet new friends, and know your membership will be helping one of the leading conservation groups in NSW to continue its important conservation work.

From easy, short walks right through to full pack overnight treks, NPA caters for every ability and interest. All activities are graded with easy to understand terminology so you know the distance, elevation climbed or descended, even the terrain you will encounter on the walk. Match walks to your level of fitness.

As well as our regular bushwalks, we offer walks from base camps, adventurous full pack walks and a range of outdoor activities including canoe trips, bike rides, and easy & educational walks for children and families.

Walk with us from the coast to the mountains and beyond. NPA offers walks in the spectacular national parks close to Sydney, such as Royal, Ku-ring-gai Chase and the Blue Mountains and in many other places across NSW. Many walks are accessible by public transport. Come walking with us interstate and overseas too!

With 19 NPA branches across NSW there are many opportunities to join local bush walking and activity programs and to participate in local conservation campaigns.

NPA is a leading conservation campaign group that has existed since 1957 through the support of its members. In addition to bushwalks, you will be welcome to participate in a wide range of activities if you wish, including :

• Specialised walks - come walking with the experts on specialised birdwatching, botany or even night walks;
• Biodiversity Surveys - get involved in our regular biodiversity surveys. Learn something new whilst doing something valuable;
• Bush Regeneration - help preserve local habitats;
• Members Nights - meet new friends with similar interests to your own. Interesting guest speakers and regular slide nights. Free entry for members;
• Campaigning - You can make a difference by getting involved with the issues which concern you. Let us show you how;
• Volunteering - opportunities available for people with some spare time to assist with office admin, fundraising, and promotion.

• Your NPA Member Card entitles you to discounts in over 50 outlets. Accommodation, Outdoor Adventures, Culture & Entertainment, Magazine Subscriptions, Retail and Shopping - including many camping and bushwalking supply shops (Click here for a list!);
• You will receive the award-winning National Parks Journal six times each year containing conservation news and the current NPA Activities Program. Plan your walks for the next two months!
• Most branches also distribute a regular Branch Newsletter offering local walks and activities.

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1. The principal object of the Association is to achieve an adequate system of, and appropriate management for national parks in New South Wales.
2. Without limiting the generality of sub-section (1), the particular objects of the Association shall include-

• securing the reservation of suitable areas as national parks;
• preservation in their natural condition, as far a possible, of the national parks of New South Wales;
• promotion of the wise management of national parks;
• promotion of the conservation of natural resources;
• education of the public as to the value of national parks and the need for environmental protection;
• promotion of public participation in environmental planning;
• promotion and conduct of investigation and research concerning national parks and the environment;
• influencing of Government, its departments and instrumentalities regarding the objects of the Association;
• conferring and liaising with other Australian organisations in pursuit of the objects of the Association;
• conferring and liaising with foreign and international bodies in pursuit of the objects of the Association.
• organisation of outdoor camps and excursions; and
• engaging in activities related generally to the maintenance and enhancement of the quality of the environment.

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