Lemon Tree Creek is a shallow tidal waterway located near Lake Tabourie on the New South Wales South Coast, functioning as an offshoot from Tabourie Creek. The creek is quite shallow — in many places less than half a metre deep — which effectively limits access to non-motorised craft such as kayaks and canoes, making for a quiet paddling environment largely free from motorised boat traffic.

The creek stretches inland at one end and reaches a sandy beach at the other, where it is closed to the ocean. This enclosed, sheltered character means conditions are generally calm. The shallow depth does mean paddlers should be mindful of grounding in places, particularly at lower tides.

The waterway passes alongside residential properties, mostly holiday homes, set back along its banks. Wildlife is a notable feature of paddling here. Azure Kingfishers have been observed along the banks, their orange chests and blue wings visible through the riparian vegetation. White-bellied Sea-Eagles have also been spotted in trees close to the water's edge. Fish are active in the creek, and White-Spotted jellyfish — which are not poisonous to humans — have been observed in the waterway. A bush wallaby has also been encountered near the creek's upper reaches.

The navigable length of the creek is limited, and paddlers will reach the end of the navigable section relatively quickly, making this more of a short exploratory paddle than a full-day trip. It connects to Tabourie Creek, which offers the possibility of extending a paddle into the broader lake and creek system in the area.

The surrounding landscape is lush, with green riparian vegetation lining the banks. The shallow, enclosed nature of the creek and the proximity of wildlife make it particularly well suited to slow, observational paddling. There are no specific restrictions or regulations for paddling on this waterway.