If you are planning how to get to 14 Mile, expect a beach access drive, not a simple sealed road run. 14 Mile Beach is near Warroora Station in Australia, in the Ningaloo Coastal Reserves near the Ningaloo Marine Park coast.
Quick Answers: 14 Mile At A Glance
14 Mile is a medium size campground adjacent to a recreation zone of Ningaloo Marine Park, with beach access for launching small boats and kayaks. There are forty six campsites varying, and campsites are unpowered.
- Location: About 20 km south of Coral Bay or about 220 km north of Carnarvon, plus a rough access drive.
- Bookings: Bookings are essential and can be made up to 180 days in advance, usually paid per person, per night, for one campsite.
- Access: A 4WD is recommended, with low range gears for the soft sand access track.
- Facilities: Toilets are not provided and there is no running water, so be self sufficient with chemical toilets. A dump point is about 2 km away.
- Dog Friendly: Dogs are allowed, but must be controlled on a leash.
Where Is 14 Mile (And What People Mean By 14 Mile)
Most people mean the campground access road and 14 Mile Beach campsites, not a hiking trail. It is a coastal park style site near Coral Bay and national parks, where travellers visit to fish, explore, and spend nights close to the water. Visitors report wildlife sightings, including whales and turtles.
Best Routes To 14 Mile
The main route is via Minilya Exmouth Road turning onto Warroora North Road, then continuing to the campgrounds. For live navigation from a specific location, use the Google Maps Directions Tool, and save the route offline. Note: save the route, because search and signal are limited.
From Coral Bay, drive south and follow Warroora North Road. From Carnarvon, drive north to Minilya Exmouth Road, then turn onto Warroora North Road. From Exmouth, drive south on Minilya Exmouth Road, turn onto Warroora North Road, then continue to the site.
Public transport is limited to long distance coaches to nearby towns, so access requires driving. Many travellers fly into Learmonth Airport and hire a 4WD.
What The Track Is Like
The approach can be rough, with a 10 km bumpy section and sand closer to the beach. Reduce tyre pressure before the sand, then reinflate tyres at the exit with your own compressor.
Where People Get Stuck (And How to Avoid It)
Most stuck points happen when tyres stay at road pressure or when drivers stop in soft sand. In our trip planning notes for guests at Ningaloo Reef Station, the same two steps prevent most recoveries:
- Drop tyre pressure early, then keep steady momentum.
- Use low range gears before you lose speed.
4WD Setup Checklist
Do this before you commit to the sandy section:
- Confirm low range works, then set tyre pressure for sand.
- Pack a shovel, traction boards, and a compressor for reinflation at the exit.
What To Bring
Pack for camping with limited facilities:
- Chemical toilets, water, food, and rubbish bags, because bins are not provided.
- Shade, guy ropes, and strong pegs, especially in September when it can be windy.
- A first aid kit and sun protection for long beach days and swimming.
Bookings And Rules
Book in advance, then check campsite details and the campground map carefully. The campground map helps you choose by surface and distance to the beach, and it helps you plan your arrival.
- Maximum Stay: 14 nights during WA public school holidays, and 28 nights at other time.
- Dog Friendly: Dogs must stay controlled on a leash.
- Self Contained: Bring your own toilets because amenities are limited.
Conclusion
14 Mile is worth the drive if you plan your route, drop tyre pressure for sand, and arrive self sufficient with water, toilets, and a way to reinflate tyres on exit. If you want a world class Ningaloo base before or after your Warroora Station drive, book your accommodation at Ningaloo Reef Station and travel with a clear plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is the access road to 14 Mile Beach Campgrounds near Warroora Station in the Ningaloo Coastal Reserves, south of Coral Bay.
Yes, with bookings, but it is a 4WD access route, not a maintained hiking trail.
Visitors commonly report around 10 km of bumpy approach driving, plus soft sand near the beach.
No, bring chemical toilets and be self-sufficient because facilities are limited.
Yes, dogs are allowed if they are controlled and kept on a leash.
Beach campsites, reef coast access in a recreation zone, and launching small boats and kayaks.
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