Stony Creek in Victoria runs alongside the Westgate Bridge in Melbourne's inner west. The creek offers a paddle of approximately 3.5 kilometres, which typically takes around one and a half hours to complete. Timing is critical: paddling at high tide is essential, as the creek becomes very shallow at lower water levels and sections would be impassable.

The upper portion of the creek, in its final 200 metres, passes through a golf course before reaching a concreted section. This stretch is shallow and narrow, and golf balls are regularly hit over — and occasionally into — the creek from the adjacent fairways. Turning around at the golf course boundary is the recommended approach rather than continuing to the concreted terminus.

The creek can be combined with a longer outing by extending the trip to or from the city, Williamstown, or Sandridge Beach, which significantly increases the overall distance and paddling time. The route along the creek also provides views of the Westgate Bridge's bike lane infrastructure and associated freeway works in the area.

As an urban waterway in Melbourne's industrial and residential west, the creek passes through a developed landscape rather than a natural one. The surrounding environment reflects its metropolitan setting, with the Westgate Bridge as a prominent landmark throughout the paddle.

Given the tidal dependency, paddlers should plan their launch time carefully around local tide tables to ensure adequate water depth for the full length of the creek.