ACCOMMODATION & TRAVEL

ANSETT AUSTRALIA UP TO 45% OFF Receive up to 45% off the full economy fare when a group of 10 or more people travel to the same event on the same day from various cities to the one destination. Conditions apply. Contact the NPA office on 9299 0000 for the conditions of this great discount

BAHAMA HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST 10% OFF 2 Bahama Place, Tuncurry 2928. Receive 10% discount of published rates. 4 nights accommodation for the price of 3 during the winter period. Ph 02 6554 7444, fax 02 6559 2145. Email bahamahouse@one.net.au

BALLANTRAE HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST 10% OFF Berridale NSW 2628. Stay two nights or more at Ballantrae House & receive 10% discount on your tariff OR one gourmet dinner for two on presentation of Membership Card. Ph/fax 6456 3388. Email balhouse@snowy.net.au 

DOVEDALE BED & BREAKFAST 5% OFF Grafton NSW. Receive 5% for stays at Grafton’s only 4.5 star accommodation. Receive complimentary bottle of champagne for stays of 3 nights or more. Ph 6642 5706. Email dovedale@turboweb.net.au 

GABLES RETREAT 10% OFF 291 Blaxland Road, Wentworth Falls. Receive 10% discount on B&B. Also 10% discount on Weekend Getaway, body massage and facials. Ph 0247 57 2547 

KANANGRA LODGE BLUE MOUNTAINS PACKAGE Bushwalk from Kanangra Lodge Blue Mountains, an elegant country home offering silver service Bed & Breakfast plus a bushwalkers' morning tea and gourmet lunch. Package $150.00 per double per night. Ph 02 4787 8715

RADISSON BEACH RESORT DUNSBOROUGH, WA Exclusive to NPA members - stay 6 nights and receive the 7th night free. *Bookings or further information call the hotel direct on (08) 9756 8777

RADISSON KESTREL HOTEL ON MANLY BEACH’ Exclusive to NPA members - stay on a "Bed & Breakfast Breakaway" package and dine in Sorrels Restaurant (with a minimum of two courses) to receive a complimentary bottle of house wine *Bookings or further information call the hotel direct on 9977 8866

RADISSON ON FLAGSTAFF GARDENS, MELBOURNE Exclusive to NPA members - receive $10 off for just $149 per night. *Bookings or further information call the hotel direct on (03) 9322 8000

RADISSON RESORT PALM MEADOWS, GOLD COAST Exclusive to NPA membes - receive a 10% discount on golf, massage and beauty treatments, backtracks 4WD or Mountain Coach Co. Hinterland Tours and dining at Chelds Restaurant. Valid on a Radisson "Bed & Breakfast Breakaway" package @ $139 per night *Bookings or further information call the hotel direct on (07) 5555 7700

RADISSON REEF RESORT, PORT DOUGLAS, QLD Exclusive to NPA members - receive a complimentary bottle of champagne in room on arrival. Valid on any package *Bookings or further information call the hotel direct on (07) 4099 5577

RADISSON TREETOPS RESORT, PORT DOUGLAS Exclusive to NPA members - receive a complimentary bottle of champagne in room on arrival. Valid on any package *Bookings or further information call the hotel direct on (07)4030 4333

ADVENTURE & SPORT

ADVENTURE & SPORT CLUB SAIL 10% OFF Newport NSW. If you would like to bareboat charter a yacht and/or come away on a ‘weekend aboard’ sailing course, mention NPA and receive 10% off year round. Ph 9979 9669. Email clubsail@accsoft.com.au

AUSTRALIAN SCHOOL OF MOUNTAINEERING 10% OFF Adventure School — 166B Katoomba St, Katoomba. 10% off scheduled courses or trips within the Blue Mountains ( 4782 2014 )

 BOOMERANG BICYCLE TOURS 10% OFF Exceptional supported cycling tours on the Eastern Coast of Australia. Pedal back roads and explore the majestic Great Ocean Road, savour the delights of the Hunter Valley, coast through the Southern Highlands, or capture the Olympic Spirit at Homebush Bay. Special itineraries coordinated (9630 0587 )

BUSHSPORTS 15% OFF Bushwalking*canyoning*abseiling*rockclimbing*weekend getaways*mountain biking*lilo rafting*corporate adventures or navigation courses. From Sydney sea-cliffs to Blue Mountains and beyond with accredited (OTOA) qualified guides ( 9630 0587) CLIMB-FIT 10% OFF 4/12 Frederick St, St Leonards. Indoor climbing and gymnasium. NPA members will receive 10% off the casual entry price ( 9436 4600)

DEEP 6 DIVING MIN 15% OFF 1057 Victoria Road, West Ryde. Min 15% off purchases. Receive full Club Members' Benefits (cheap hire, discounted air fills). Access to regular shore & boat dives. Travel local & overseas. Ph 9858 4299, fax 9858 4151. Email INFO@deep6diving.com.au 

DIVE CENTRE BONDI 5% OFF $$ OFF 192 Bondi Rd, Bondi. NPA members will receive 5% discount off Resort Dives (normally $95) and PADI Open Water Dive Courses (normally $295). Courses run every weekend & Mon-Thurs. Resort Dives run 7 days/week with minimum 4 divers per instructor (9369 3855) Email dcb@divesydney.com.

DIVE CENTRE MANLY $$ OFF 10 Belgrave St, Manly. NPA members will receive 5% dis- count off Resort Dives (normally $95) and PADI Open Water Dive Courses (normally $295). Courses run every weekend & Mon-Thurs. Resort dives run 7 days/week with minimum 4 divers per instructor ( 9977 4355) Email dcm@divesydney.com

SYDNEY HARBOUR PARASAILING 15% OFF Manly Wharf. Receive 15% off all flights. Regular flight single $45 or tandem $69. Super flight single $55 or tandem $89 ( 9977 6781)

CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT

COFFS HARBOUR ZOO 10% OFF NPA card holders receive 10% discount, and also one free animal food per card holder. Not available for family pass entry ( 6656 1330 )

NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM 10% OFF Darling Harbour. Australians use the sea for their play, sport, travel, food, defence and industry. See how the sea has shaped Australian culture as our maritime stories are brought to life in this very unusual museum. Present your NPA membership card and receive 10% off Museum entry. Open daily 9.30am to 5pm (9298 3777) (excludes submarine, destroyer ship and Batavia)

OCEANWORLD MANLY $$ OFF Present your NPA Membership Card at Oceanworld Manly and receive $5 off each adult entry and $2 off each child entry (3-15 years). This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer (9949 2644 )

THE ROCKS WALKING TOURS 20%OFF Discover Sydney’s historic Rocks Village on a specialist guided tour at a discounted price. Tours depart daily from our office in Kendall Lane, The Rocks. Conveniently located in a charming cobbled laneway off Argyle Street — we promise a memorable experience (9247 6678 )

THE SYDNEY AQUARIUM $$ OFF Present your NPA Membership Card at the Sydney Aquarium and receive $4 off each adult entry and $2 off each child entry (3-15 years). This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer ( 9262 2300 )

WESTERN PLAINS ZOOFARI LODGE RETREAT $$ OFF 2 day zoo admission; 1 night’s accommodation in African- styled tented lodge; night & day behind-the-scenes tours with Zoo Guide; fine dining - 3 course dinner & full country breakfast; one complimentary after dinner port; lunch from the zoo kiosk; bicycle hire; 10% discount voucher for Souvenir Shop. Costs (per person per night): Adults (twin share) $180, Single adult supplement additional $100; Children 5-16yrs $145, 4yrs and under $50. Call Peter Milling Travel 1300 720 018. Conditions apply

AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY STYLE MAGAZINE 30% OFF NPA members receive 30% off the subscription price of Australian Country Style magazine (1300 656 933. Quote code ACS-NPA

GARDENING AUSTRALIA MAGAZINE 30% OFF NPA members receive 30% off the subscription price of Gardening Australia magazine ( 1300 656 933. Quote code GDN-NPA

THE BULLETIN 10% OFF The Bulletin - it’s all you need to read. An exclusive 10% discount offer to NPA members. Free call 1800 252 515, quote BULNPA99

SOLAR SPRINGS HEALTH RESORT $20 OFF Bundanoon, NSW. $20 off any standard midweek accommodation package (not incl seasonal/special packages) ( 4883 6027)

ALL CAMPING SUPPLIES 5% OFF 2A Railway Pde, Thornleigh. Receive 5% on non-discounted stock ( 9481 0660 )

ALPSPORT 15% OFF 1045 Victoria Rd, West Ryde. Bushwalking, climbing and abseiling. Receive 15% off all equipment and clothing that’s not already discounted ( 9858 5844 )

BOOTS GREAT OUTDOORS 10% OFF Campbelltown, Caringbah, Erina, Lidcombe, Prospect. NPA membership card holders will receive 10% discount on all product areas except camping fridges and items already reduced or discounted ( 9636 9266 )

BOSS DISPOSALS 5-10% OFF 708 George St, Sydney. Army navy surplus, workwear and footwear. Camping and tramping equipment and clothing. Receive 5% up to $200 and 10% over $200 (9211 1991)

DYMOCKS BONDI JUNCTION 10% OFF Bondi Carousel, Bondi Junction. 10% discount on travel books to NPA members on presentation of their Membership Card (9389 6644 )

DYMOCKS - MAIN STORE/FOX STUDIOS 10% OFF Show your NPA card at Dymocks Main Store (428 George Street, Sydney) or Dymocks Studio Store (at Fox Studios) and receive 10% off the price of all travel books! (9235 0155 )

DYMOCKS MACQUARIE 10% OFF Macquarie Centre, North Ryde. NPA members will receive 10% off travel books and maps ( 98784784 )

DYMOCKS NORTH SYDNEY 10% OFF Elizabeth Plaza, North Sydney. NPA membership card holders will receive 10% off travel guides, street directories and maps ( 9956 6771 )

JURLIQUE STORE For purchases over $100, the bearer of an NPA membership card is entitled to one free Discovery Facial. Available at Jurlique Stores: 420 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood; and Shop 1/1B, The Strand Arcade, George St, Sydney

KELLY’S CAMPING & OUTDOORS 10% OFF Warriewood Square and Dee Why. For every aspect of outdoor equipment. We will give NPA members 10% discount on all cash purchases and 5% off other transactions (9972 0061)

LARRY ADLER SKI & OUTDOOR 10% OFF 1024 Pittwater Rd, Collaroy. 10% off rrp for all outdoor and ski equipment, clothing and accessories. Not in con- junction with any other promotion (9971 8711)

MOUNTAIN DESIGNS ARMIDALE 10% OFF Receive 10% discount on purchases, not including sale items. Dangar St, Armidale. Ph 6771 5991

MOUNTAIN DESIGNS NSW 10% OFF Receive 10% discount on purchases, sale items not included, at Mountain Designs stores: Sydney, Miranda and Katoomba ( 9267 3822 )

PADDY PALLIN KATOOMBA 10% OFF 166B Katoomba St, Katoomba. Receive 10% discount on all purchases from Paddy Pallin Katoomba, except sale items ( 4782 5787 )

PORT CAMPING WORLD 5% OFF+ 133 Horton St, Port Macquarie. NPA members will receive 5% discount on any purchases (excluding canoes). A bigger discount will be negotiated on larger sales ( 6583 2390 )

SYDNEY CAMPING CENTRE 5-10% OFF 148 Parramatta Rd, Stanmore. Camping and tramping clothing and equipment. Army/navy surplus, workwear and footwear. Receive 5% up to $200, 10% over $200 ( 9519 9457 )

THE SUMMIT GEAR SHOP 10% OFF Katoomba Street, Katoomba. 10% discount offered on all Summit Gear products for cash only (not cards or eftpos). Repairs expertly carried out for cash only. We try to keep our overheads down ( 4782 3467 )

THE WILDERNESS SOCIETY SHOP 5% OFF Centrepoint, Sydney. NPA members receive 5% discount on all purchases (other than sale goods) on presentation of card ( 9233 4674 )

THOMAS COOK BOOT & CLOTHING CO 10% OFF Receive 10% off Thomas Cook’s range of classic Australian Outback and Adventure clothing. Available at Thomas Cook stores: 129 Pitt St, Sydney (9232 3334) and 790 George St, Haymarket ( 9212 6616)

NPA BRANCH MEETINGS

ARMIDALE BRANCH:  Monthly excursions and newsletters, with quarterly meetings and social gatherings. Contact John Davidson 02 6772 1296 or Judy Grieve 02 6775 1205. 

BLUE MOUNTAINS BRANCH: Contact the Branch Secretary, PO Box 148, Springwood 2777 with requests or queries, or to have your name put on the Newsletter list, which will publicise meetings for 2000.

CENTRAL COAST BRANCH: Third Thursday in March, May, July, September, November at 7.30pm, Bateau Bay Progress Hall.

CENTRAL WEST BRANCH: Second Friday of the month at 6-8pm, Bathurst Information and Neighbourhood Centre. Ph 02 6331 5284.

CLARENCE VALLEY BRANCH: First Monday of the month at 7.30pm, Grafton High School Common Room.

FAR NORTH COAST: Contact Hazel Bridgett 02 6629 5010.

FAR SOUTH COAST: Meetings every second month, field trip alternate months. Contact Kim Tayson, PO Box 797, Bega 2550.

HUNTER BRANCH: Contact Secretary, David Cater, on 02 4921 6376; or e-mail: ccdic@cc.newcastle.edu.au 

HAWKESBURY-CUMBERLAND BRANCH: First Wednesday of alternate months (starting February) at 7.30 pm, Tebbutt Room, Windsor Library. Ph 02 4573 6169. 

ILLAWARRA BRANCH: Contact President, Pam Robinson, on 02 4284 1662.

LACHLAN VALLEY BRANCH: Third Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm, Parkes Neighbourhood Centre. 

MACARTHUR BRANCH: Second Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm, Campbelltown North Public School, corner Thomas St and Rudd Rd, Campbelltown.

MID NORTH COAST BRANCH: Third Monday of the month at 6pm; alternate months at 6.30 pm. Ring Gwen O'Dea 02 6583 2272, Mollie Rowell 02 6583 1427.

MILTON BRANCH: First Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm, Room 10, Ulladulla Primary School.

SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS BRANCH: Quarterly general meetings: 2000 - 2 February, 3 May, 2 August, 1 November. Contact Secretary, Kate Burnstein, on 4861 2132. (Note: this Branch used to be known as the Berrima Branch.)

SOUTHERN SYDNEY BRANCH: Slide show or general meeting, fourth Wednesday of the month (except school holidays) at 8pm, Multi-purpose Centre, 123 Flora St, Sutherland. Ph Peter Vaughan 9528 7341 for details.

SYDNEY BRANCH: See Members’ Diary in Sydney Branch Newsletter and this Activities Program for details.

TAMWORTH-NAMOI BRANCH: Third Friday of the month at 8pm, No 1 Oval Pavilion Kable Avenue, Tamworth. Phone Ron Webster for details on 02 6766 4296.

THREE VALLEYS BRANCH: Third Tuesday of the month at 9.30 am, Lot 100, Grassy Head Road, Grassy Head (about 2 km from Scotts Head Rd turnoff).