Bobs Creek is accessed from Queens Lake, a larger body of water on the mid-north coast of New South Wales. Paddlers typically reach the creek by launching onto Queens Lake and paddling around the lake's perimeter to the creek entrance, often in combination with visits to other nearby waterways such as Waterloo Creek and Limeburners Creek.

The defining feature of Bobs Creek is its submerged tree graveyard — a dense collection of dead trees lying just below the water's surface at a wide variety of angles. These submerged trunks and branches glow with a soft yellow-green hue when sunlight filters through the water, creating a visually striking environment. However, this same feature presents a significant hazard: the trees are described as lying "menacingly and deceptively" just beneath the surface and can trap paddlers who are not attentive. The navigability of the creek is highly dependent on water levels — getting the water height right is essential to safely threading through the submerged timber. Fallen timber above the surface also blocks progress at some point along the creek, limiting how far paddlers can travel.

The paddle through Bobs Creek is generally leisurely in character, suited to exploratory paddling rather than distance or speed. The creek is narrower and more debris-laden than nearby Limeburners Creek, which offers a wider and cleaner alternative for those seeking a different experience on the same outing. A multi-creek route taking in Waterloo Creek, Bobs Creek, and Limeburners Creek is a practical day trip option from Queens Lake, with the latter also accessible via Stingray Creek when water levels permit.

The surrounding area includes views toward North Brother mountain, visible as paddlers exit Limeburners Creek. The Queens Lake area sits within a nature reserve, contributing to the natural character of the paddling environment. Wildlife and vegetation typical of coastal NSW wetlands are present in the broader lake system, though specific species are not documented.