The creek flows generally north by east through the Tallebudgera Valley towards Burleigh Heads where it is crossed by the Pacific Motorway and the Gold Coast Highway, before reaching the popular swimming beach on the south side of Burleigh Head National Park and emptying into the Coral Sea.

Bream, flathead, whiting and the bull shark are common species that are found in the creek.

Dredging is carried out yearly in winter and spring to improve creek water quality and replenish sand on nearby Burleigh Beach.

[8] The Playroom nightclub opened at the southern end of Tallebudgera Bridge in 1966.

A popular local social venue, the club was demolished in 1999 and is now a public carpark for the beach and adjoining fitness camp.