Elimbah Creek is located in southeast Queensland, flowing in the vicinity of Bribie Island and connecting to the broader Pumicestone Passage waterway system. Its name derives from the word "yilam," meaning grey snake in the Undanbi dialect of the Kabi language, spoken by the traditional owners of this part of Australia — a reference that reflects the creek's characteristic winding course.

The creek is accessible via boat ramps at Toorbul and Meldale. The section between the creek's mouth and the western side of Meldale is notably shallow and can be difficult to navigate by boat, particularly at low tide. Paddlers should take note of this stretch and use low tide conditions to identify potential hazards before committing to a passage through.

Elimbah Creek forms part of a network of waterways that includes Mellum Creek and Coochin Creek, making multi-day kayak touring possible across this system. The creek has been described as lightly visited, with natural fish stocks that include Bream, Flathead, Whiting, Mangrove Jack, Bass, and Tarpon — a reflection of the relatively undisturbed character of the waterway.

The creek's snaking course through this part of coastal Queensland gives it a distinct character, and it sits within a region known for mangrove-fringed passages and coastal vegetation typical of the southeast Queensland coast. Paddlers traveling from Brisbane can reach the area in approximately 20 minutes by heading north on the highway toward Toorbul or Meldale.