Boambee has a popular picnic area at Boambee Reserve, adjacent to the mouth of the Boambee Creek (Near Sawtell). There is safe sheltered swimming and recreational areas. The creek & mangrove areas downstream of the Pacific Highway bridge provides a feeding area and habitat for aquatic birds. The approximate length of the creek is 10 km. the catchment is largely cleared for banana plantations and dairy farming. The coastal towns of Coffs Harbour and Sawtell are located immediately north and south respectively of the catchment boundaries.