Feeder station from the bird hide
Image: Tasman District Council | ©

Kiwi Guardians at Jimmy Lee Creek

Introduction

Pause in the bird hide and stop at the weta hotel to see what you can see. Discover rocks that are millions of years old. It's an easy walk so bring the whole family and have a picnic by the creek!

Highlights

  • Spot birds close up at the feeder station.
  • Discover weta or other insects in the weta hotel.
  • Find ancient rocks with fossilised shells in them.
  • Munch on a kawakawa leaf – how it might help with toothache?

Get ready

Download the Jimmy Lee Creek adventure map (PDF, 1,587K) 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: The track starts on Hill Street in Richmond, Nelson.

Claim your reward

Tell us the Jimmy Lee Creek Park 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.

About Jimmy Leek Creek

Jimmy Lee Creek is in Dellside Reserve and is managed by Tasman District Council. Find out more about Dellside Reserve

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