Oakey Creek is a stream in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. It is a tributary of the Coomera River, joining the river within the lower Coomera River catchment near Coomera.
Course Oakey Creek rises in the northern Gold Coast urban area before flowing eastwards through Coomera, where it enters the Coomera River. The creek forms part of the lower Coomera River catchment and contributes to the river's estuarine system.
Environment Oakey Creek forms part of the Coomera River catchment, which contains remnant wetlands, riparian vegetation and tidal waterways that provide habitat for native flora and fauna. Water quality and ecological condition within the catchment are monitored by the Queensland Government and the City of Gold Coast. The creek retains relatively good riparian condition, although freshwater fish and macroinvertebrate diversity is low. Extensive urban development in the upper catchment has adversely affected the creek's ecological health.
Dreamworld Oakey Creek flows immediately north of Dreamworld, with the original Big Brother house situated on the opposite side of the creek. During the original Network 10 and Nine series, housemates crossed the creek via a pedestrian bridge when making their way to the live eviction auditorium. The creek also forms part of the Dreamworld Corroboree's Kakadu Wetlands exhibit before continuing east towards the Coomera River.
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