Herons Creek is a wide, meandering waterway that flows off Queens Lake near the Camden Haven district on the mid-north coast of New South Wales. The creek connects to Queens Lake, which paddlers must cross to reach it, and the full return trip to the end of the creek covers approximately 16 kilometres. Shorter paddles of around an hour or so into the creek before turning back are also a practical option, making the route accessible to paddlers of varying fitness levels.

The creek is flanked on both sides by tall timber stands and farming land, with rocky outcrops, vines, ferns, and cleared stopping spots visible along the banks. White tree trunks and their reflections in the water are a notable visual feature. The surrounding landscape includes a vineyard and occasional glimpses of farms and houses, giving the paddle a varied character that shifts between wild and pastoral. Sea eagles and osprey are regularly observed fishing along the creek. The area sits beneath Dooragan (North Brother Mountain), which dominates the skyline of the broader Camden Haven district.

The paddle is generally described as relaxed, with Queens Lake typically calm and the creek itself quiet. After heavy rainfall, water discolouration has been noted, though this has not been reported to affect the overall paddling experience significantly. Autumn conditions have been noted as particularly pleasant, with calm water and light winds.

A practical launching point is the sailing club on Queens Lake, with paddlers commonly finishing their trip in North Haven. The nearby Herons Creek village is worth a brief detour and features a historical information board and sculpture documenting the area's early European history, including the Turpentine Tramway. The village also has a connection to film producer Baz Luhrmann, who grew up there. A notable local historical event involves American entertainer Bob Hope, whose seaplane was forced to land in the Camden Haven Inlet in 1944 while returning from entertaining US troops in the Pacific.