Stony Creek in Queensland offers paddling experiences in two distinct regions, each with its own character. In the Moreton Bay Region near Woodford, the Stony Creek Day-Use Recreation Area provides a primary access point with a parking area for approximately twenty vehicles and toilet facilities. This section of the creek features a variety of depths suitable for different skill levels and ages, with smaller creeks branching off to explore via paddle. A specific route documented as Branch Creek via Stony Creek begins at this day-use area and follows the creek bed upstream, indicating a water trail suitable for kayaking or canoeing where paddlers navigate directly in the watercourse rather than on a separate path.

In the Cairns region within the Barron Gorge National Park, Stoney Creek presents a different environment. This area is known for its scenic waterfalls and swimming holes, and kayaking is listed as an activity. A significant safety consideration here is the potential presence of crocodiles downstream towards the Barron River, making it critical for paddlers to remain aware of their location relative to this hazard. The water in this section is generally considered safe for swimming upstream. Access involves a short walk from a car park to the creek, where a small footbridge crosses the water. From there, a track continues alongside the creek. The area has regulations prohibiting dogs.