Join the largest bushwalking program in NSW and become part of a vibrant community of nature lovers, enjoying outdoor adventures, contributing to conservation, and gaining access to exclusive member benefits and events.
Why Join NPA
Participate in the largest Bushwalking Program in NSW
- Opportunities to walk, swim, kayak and cycle in beautiful environments with interesting friends
- Enjoyment and fulfilment from visiting, learning about and connecting with a wide variety of natural places.
- Increase your confidence in the bush and your wellbeing.
Learn about nature and conservation in NSW
- Receive an e-copy of the quarterly magazine Nature NSW, which provides in-depth discussion on various conservation issues impacting NSW.
- Receive monthly e-newsletter on news and events across NPA and like-minded community organisations.
Community and contribution
- Meet new friends as part of a supportive and like-minded nature-loving community
- Opportunities to be involved, share your skills, enhance your skills and bring new purpose
- Participate in ways that are suitable for you such as bushwalker, walks leader, event attendee, administration, organiser and social connector, researcher, citizen scientist, bush regen, conservation activist, committee member…
Conservation
- Influence the conservation and enhancement of small local spaces as well as large or remote places
- Influence policy through science-based advocacy
- Be part of a respected environment voice to Government
- Participate in local and statewide conservation events
Voting rights
- Opportunity to vote on policy and operations of the organisation
- Opportunity to nominate NPA members for Annual Volunteer Awards
- Opportunity to attend the Annual Dinner
- Access to member benefits program, including discounts with participating businesses
Get involved in your local branch
Find out more about your local branch, or the branch where you regularly go walking. Each branch has its own areas of focus – some have an active outdoor program, others are leading key conservation campaigns. Find your local branch.
View our member benefits program
Add your business to our membership benefits program
Interested in providing a Member Benefit? Contact Claudia Mira, Operations Manager on 02 9299 0000.