Salt Creek, located in the southern Coorong region of South Australia roughly two hours from Adelaide, serves primarily as a launching point for paddling expeditions into the Coorong lagoon system. The creek itself connects directly to the Coorong, and paddlers typically put in at Salt Creek and travel north through the lagoon toward Goolwa, a route that covers the full length of the Coorong's northern lagoon. This Salt Creek to Goolwa route is a well-established multi-day journey, commonly completed over three to four days and covering approximately 78 to 80 kilometres depending on the exact route taken.

The surrounding area is a remote wilderness environment within the Coorong National Park region, offering access to extensive birdlife, coastal dunes, and the open waters of the Coorong lagoon. Notable wildlife includes sea pelicans, with breeding islands located off Jack Point visible along the route. The broader Salt Creek area also provides access to the Ninety Mile Beach on the Southern Ocean side, though that section requires 4WD access.

Guided kayak and camping expeditions operate out of Salt Creek, with fully catered four-day tours departing on Mondays and arriving at Goolwa on Thursdays, weather permitting. Independent paddlers have also completed the route, with average paddling speeds around 6 km/h reported on the Coorong section. Wind conditions are a significant factor on this exposed lagoon system, and trips have been noted as challenging when winds exceed 35 knots. Water levels in the Coorong can be influenced by upstream flows from the Murray-Darling system, including releases from Hume Dam, which can affect conditions for the paddle.

The Salt Creek township itself offers limited facilities, though the area supports kayaking, fishing, birdwatching, and 4WD access. The nearby Martin Washpool Conservation Park provides additional kayaking and canoeing opportunities in a bushwalking and birdwatching setting.