Never Never Creek (also referred to as the Never Never River) is a perennial stream located in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, within the Bellinger River catchment. It rises on the eastern slopes of the Dorrigo Plateau near Tallowood Point, east-northeast of Dorrigo, within Dorrigo National Park, and flows generally southeast and southwest before joining the Bellinger River near Gordonville, northwest of Bellingen. The river descends 64 metres over its 9-kilometre course, making it a relatively short but distinct waterway.

The creek is known for its crystal-clear water, a quality attributed to its geology and the largely intact forested catchment with minimal human interference upstream. The water runs through significant canyon terrain before reaching the more accessible lower reaches. Kayakers have noted that the paddleable section feels brief — one account describes a run at Old Crossing at a gauge reading of 1.3 metres (795 ML) in May 2025 — and that fallen trees are a notable obstacle requiring attention on the water.

The area known as the Promised Lands, near Gleniffer and close to the town of Bellingen, is a popular access point and swimming area. This section lies within Tuckers Nob State Forest on Crown Land managed by Forestry Corporation NSW. As of 2024, part of this area has been declared part of an 81,000-hectare Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) under the stewardship of the Yurruungga Aboriginal Corporation, the traditional Gumbaynggir custodians of the land. Paddlers should be aware that occasional closures of sections within the IPA are possible, and the area carries significant cultural importance to the Gumbaynggir people.

Water quality has been a documented concern. In January 2023, testing revealed elevated levels of faecal matter at the popular swimming section, attributed to the volume of visitors. Contaminants such as sunscreen, insect repellent, and similar products have also been identified as concerns given the shallow and pristine nature of the waterway. The site currently lacks public toilets, rubbish bins, and formal parking infrastructure, as it is not officially recognised as a tourist area by Forestry Corporation NSW. Visitor numbers, particularly in summer, are high, which affects both water quality and the overall experience on the water.