Coffs Harbour Creek is a coastal estuary located within the Coffs Harbour City Council area. The primary access points for paddlers are the Edgar Street Boat Ramp and the Melittas Avenue Boat Ramp, which serve as key put-in and take-out locations. The estuary's lower reaches have been subject to erosion studies and remediation efforts. The water body has a defined catchment area, and historical records indicate it has experienced significant flash flood events from intense rainfall, such as in November 1996, which can drastically affect conditions. The creek flows under the Pacific Highway near Park Beach Road. Paddlers should be aware of its urban setting, as it is situated across the street from local accommodations and is within proximity to Jetty Beach and other coastal attractions. The estuary's character is influenced by its tidal nature and connection to the marine environment, with water quality and flow subject to coastal processes and stormwater inputs from its urban catchment.