Obi Obi Creek flows through the Sunshine Coast hinterland of Queensland, draining the Maleny area before feeding into Baroon Pocket Dam (Lake Baroon), which sits between Maleny and Montville. The creek is the primary water source for the dam, completed in 1989, which holds up to 61,000 megalitres at full capacity. The creek's name derives from the Aboriginal warrior Ubie Ubie, and the surrounding landscape carries significant cultural history, including the site of Bora Rings noted by explorer Ludwig Leichhardt in 1843.

One documented paddling route runs from Kenilworth Homestead downstream toward the Obi Obi Creek confluence on the Mary River near Kenilworth. For paddling the section downstream from Kenilworth, the Moy Pocket gauge is a useful reference point: a reading around 1.3 metres is considered suitable conditions, while higher levels such as 1.7 metres bring increased log hazards that paddlers should be prepared for. Submerged and floating timber is a notable safety consideration on this stretch, particularly at elevated water levels.

The riparian corridor along Obi Obi Creek supports a range of wildlife, including platypus, kingfishers, herons, and bush hens, as well as butterflies and dragonflies. The creek-side vegetation has been identified as an Endangered Remnant Regional Ecosystem, giving the waterway a relatively intact natural character. The creek also passes through areas with accessible swimming holes, including a crossing near Kenilworth off the Eumundi-Kenilworth Road that offers easy water access.

Given the creek's role as a drinking water catchment for the Baroon Pocket Dam, paddlers should be aware that water quality and catchment protection are priorities in this area. Maleny receives some of the highest rainfall in southeast Queensland, which means water levels can rise quickly following significant rain events, and conditions can change substantially between visits.