Kangaroo Creek is a waterway within Royal National Park, located approximately one hour south of Sydney, New South Wales. It flows downstream from the Waterfall area through a series of swimming holes and pools before joining the Hacking River near Audley. The paddleable section relevant to most visitors runs approximately 2 kilometres upstream from Audley, where the creek meets the Hacking River.

The primary access point for paddlers is Audley Boatshed, where canoes, kayaks, and rowboats are available for hire. From here, paddlers travel along the Hacking River before entering Kangaroo Creek, paddling upstream for roughly 2 kilometres and returning the same way. The route passes between sandstone cliffs lined with eucalypts and pockets of rainforest vegetation. The water is described as calm and clear, making it suitable for recreational paddlers of varying experience levels.

Wildlife encounters along the creek are a notable feature of the paddle. Kingfishers, turtles, lace monitors, and various parrots and rosellas are commonly sighted. Koalas have also been spotted in the tree canopy above the water. The surrounding bushland also supports possums, sugar gliders, bats, and wallabies.

The upper reaches of Kangaroo Creek, above the popular swimming holes accessible from Heathcote Station, are not navigable by paddle craft and are instead the domain of experienced bushwalkers. That section involves significant boulder scrambling and off-track travel, and is unrelated to the paddling experience available from Audley.

Water temperature in the creek sits around 18–19°C, at least during the warmer months when swimming is popular. The Audley Boatshed is the central facility for paddlers, providing equipment hire and proximity to picnic areas and the Audley Dance Hall Cafe, which offers a convenient stop before or after a paddle.

Because the paddling route is an out-and-back from Audley, no shuttle logistics are required. The calm water and relatively short distance make this a practical outing for families or those seeking a straightforward nature paddle close to Sydney.