The Blicks River is a whitewater creek run located high in the Nymboida River catchment on the Dorrigo Plateau of northern New South Wales. The recorded paddle distance is just under 20 kilometres, and a fast group completed the run in approximately 5.5 hours. The river flows through an isolated gorge, giving the trip a committing, remote character that demands solid river rescue skills and experience in wilderness settings.

The river has been paddled only a handful of times over recent decades, largely due to an older description that warned of a difficult box canyon with 12 portages, some described as impossible, and grade 6 rapids. More recent experience has found the river to be considerably more approachable than that account suggested. For confident grade 4 paddlers in modern creek boats, every rapid has been assessed as runnable, and all drops can also be portaged using good rope work and reasonable down-climbing ability. The river features six waterfalls exceeding 5 metres in height, including one at 9 metres, along with countless grade 3 to grade 4 rapids throughout the run.

Several significant hazards warrant attention. At least three locations contain fallen trees in the river that present serious danger, and in some sections small shrubs and trees obscure lines, making read-and-run reconnaissance from the boat impossible. The gorge is isolated, so self-rescue capability and remote first aid preparedness are essential. Water levels are a critical factor — the river has historically seen very little traffic due to low flows, and the recent successful run was made possible by good rainfall. Paddlers should ensure adequate water levels before committing to the gorge.

The run is best suited to experienced creek boaters who are comfortable with grade 4 whitewater, technical portaging, and managing wood hazards in a remote environment. Given the dependence on sufficient rainfall, timing a trip to coincide with periods of good precipitation on the Dorrigo Plateau is important for a successful and safe descent.