Chinaman's Creek is located in Metung, a small village in East Gippsland, Victoria. The creek connects to Bancroft Bay and is accessible by land from Rosherville Road or the main road into the village, with a dedicated carpark at the creek. It can also be reached by boat via Bancroft Bay. The creek runs through natural surrounds and sits close to boardwalks, walking tracks, and the Metung village centre.

Kayaking is a well-established activity here, with local operators offering guided paddles. A documented route runs from Chinaman's Creek through to Boxes Creek, making for a pleasant half-day outing. The creek and Bancroft Bay together offer calm, sheltered water suited to recreational paddling.

A marina operates within the creek, managed by East Gippsland Shire Council. The marina accommodates vessels up to and beyond 10 metres in length, with all moorings, pens, and berths being non-powered. Paddlers should be aware that the creek is an active marina environment and that vessel traffic may be present. Only vessels in seaworthy condition and able to move under their own power are permitted to remain in the creek under marina rules, though these regulations apply specifically to berthed vessels rather than transiting paddlers.

The area around the creek includes a boardwalk that connects the carpark to Metung village, making it straightforward to combine a paddle with a walk into town. The surrounding landscape is characterised by natural bushland and the broader Gippsland Lakes system. Wildlife interest in the area is consistent with the East Gippsland coastal environment. The creek has been described by visitors as a tranquil and scenic location, with a boat harbour adding to its character.