Four Mile Creek is located in the Pine Rivers area of Southeast Queensland, flowing into the South Pine River system. Its name derives from its historical position exactly four miles (6.5 kilometres) from Gordons Crossing on the Old North Road, a former dirt track that once crossed the North Pine River — a crossing that has since disappeared beneath Lake Samsonvale, though the creek retains the name as a historical marker.

The creek is navigable by kayak, with paddlers typically pushing upstream from its confluence with the South Pine River. The waterway passes through mangroves and thick undergrowth, which can make turning longer kayaks a challenge in the upper reaches. A notable feature along the creek is what has been described as a natural art gallery, where the mangrove environment creates a striking visual display. Todds Gully is an additional side channel encountered in the downstream section, offering further exploration for those interested in the broader waterway network.

Four Mile Creek is generally paddled as part of a broader South Pine River outing rather than as a standalone destination, given its relatively contained navigable length. The combination of mangrove corridors and dense riparian vegetation gives the creek a distinctly enclosed, sheltered character compared to the more open reaches of the South Pine River itself.