Get ready
Download the Pāuatahanui Wildlife Reserve adventure map (PDF, 2,632K) and check out what you can do.
Go and explore
Look out for the Guardian Post when you get there. On it you'll find a special code word - write it down.
Getting there: Pāuatahanui Inlet is an east-west running arm of Porirua Harbour, 30 km north of Wellington. Public access to the Pāuatahanui Wildlife Management Reserve is via the Forest & Bird reserve at Pāuatahanui village from SH58. From SH1 you can get onto the route around the estuary by turning off at the Paremata roundabout or at Grays Road in Plimmerton. Parking is available.
Claim your reward
Tell us the Pāuatahanui Wildlife Reserve code word to receive a Kiwi Guardians certificate and medal for this adventure.
Put the medal on your back pack or pencil case to show everyone the adventure you've had.
Each Kiwi Guardians place has a different medal - see how many you can collect.