Lower Creek is 74 kilometres north west of Kempsey on the Armidale Road heading towards Armidale. On the way to Lower Creek do the Slim Dusty Way Scenic Drive which visits Slim Dusty's childhood home, on Nulla Nulla Creek Road. Blackbird Flat located on the Armidale Road at Lower Creek is a free camping area suitable for car based camping only. Dogs under control are welcome at Blackbird Flat.