Yardie Creek is located within Cape Range National Park in Western Australia, approximately 54 kilometres south of Exmouth along the sealed Yardie Creek Road. The creek flows through a striking limestone gorge before meeting the Ningaloo Reef Marine Park, making it a geologically and ecologically distinctive paddling destination.

Access is via a shared boat ramp at the ocean end of the creek. At low tide, paddlers will need to carry their boats over a sandbar to launch. The sandbar also sees vehicle traffic from drivers attempting to cross south, which is noted as treacherous and not recommended. The gorge itself provides shelter from the strong and persistent southerly winds that are common in the region.

The paddleable stretch of the creek is short. Paddlers report reaching the upper end of the navigable section in just over 20 minutes from the launch point, meaning the total out-and-back paddle is roughly 40 to 45 minutes at a relaxed pace. The water is calm and the gorge walls of red limestone rise steeply on either side, with multi-coloured bands visible in the rock faces. Charter tour boats operate regularly on the creek, so paddlers should be aware of vessel traffic sharing the waterway.

Wildlife is a significant draw. Black-footed (black-flanked) rock wallabies inhabit the cliff faces and are frequently spotted from the water, particularly in the upper sections of the gorge. Ospreys, sea eagles, egrets, and other seabirds nest in the cliff walls and are commonly observed. Turtles and fish are also present in the creek.

Facilities at the Yardie Creek area include shaded picnic tables, toilets, a boat ramp, and off-street parking. The land is managed by National Parks. Paddlers should be aware that fishing zones apply in the area, with significant fines for fishing within no-take zones, and that drones are not permitted within Cape Range National Park. Kayaks and stand-up paddleboards can be hired from operators based in Exmouth, such as Exmouth Adventure Co., which also offers guided tours in the broader Ningaloo area.