Jimmy Lee Creek Circuit
Richmond · Nelson-Tasman · Loop
This walk comes from licensed public walk data and is being progressively confirmed against the authorities. Signs on the day always win. Tasman District Council’s own wording: “The rule changes at the Kissing Gate by Cushendell Rise. North of it, the Jimmy Lee Creek Walkway is a Schedule 1 leash control area: continuous control on a leash held by someone capable of restraining the dog. South of it to the Grassy Saddle is a controlled exercise area: voice control, leash carried. The Wills Gully leg is leash control the whole way. (Tasman District Council Dog Control Bylaw 2024.)”. Evidence: the rule-setter’s own published wording. How we check dog rules.
Good to know
Dogs are allowed here. Keep them on the lead, watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.
About Jimmy Lee Creek Circuit
Jimmy Lee Creek Circuit is a loop of 3.9 km, near Richmond in Nelson-Tasman.
Expect moderate going, with around 184 m of climb, pitching up to 28 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are allowed here, on the lead. Walkers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 100 reviews.