976 - Kalbarri DPI Chart

976 — Kalbarri

WA Department of Transport Nautical Chart

High-detail coastal and river-mouth navigation for one of Western Australia’s most dynamic boating environments.

🚤 Navigate Kalbarri with Local Precision

Chart 976 — Kalbarri is published by the Western Australian Department of Transport to support safe recreational and local commercial boating in and around Kalbarri.

Covering the Murchison River mouth and adjacent coastal waters, this chart is essential for skippers operating in an area shaped by strong river outflow, shifting sandbars, swell exposure, and tidal influence. In Kalbarri, conditions can change quickly—at this scale, detail matters, and this chart delivers it clearly.

🧭 Why Skippers Rely on This Chart

⚓ Authoritative WA source — Published by the Department of Transport
🗺️ Large working scale (1:15,000) — Ideal for river mouths and harbour approaches
🌊 Depths & coastal features clearly shown — Critical in shifting conditions
🚦 Navigation aids marked — Lights, beacons, piles & limits
⚠️ Hazard awareness — Sandbanks, shoals, and near-shore risks
🇦🇺 Printed locally in Australia — Clear colour, professional finish

Compiled to specifications based on those of the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO), this chart follows recognised global standards while remaining focused on local Western Australian conditions.

🌊 Why Kalbarri Demands a Dedicated Chart

Kalbarri is renowned for its powerful river mouth and exposed coastline. This chart helps skippers:

• Plan safe entries and exits at the Murchison River mouth

• Understand depth variations and shoaling areas

• Navigate confidently near coastal cliffs and reef systems

• Identify navigation aids and nautical limits at a glance

• Combine local knowledge with accurate charted reference

This is a working navigation tool, not a general reference map.

👥 Who This Chart Is For

🚤 Recreational skippers boating Kalbarri waters
🎣 Fishers working river mouth and near-shore grounds
🛥️ Local commercial & service operators
🧭 Boating instructors & training providers
🗂️ Marine planners and educators
🎁 A practical local gift for WA boat owners

If you boat at Kalbarri, this chart belongs on board.

🗺️ What You’ll See on the Chart

Clear, concise, navigation-ready information, including:

• Accurate depth soundings

• Coastal outlines and river features

• Navigation aids (lights, beacons, piles)

• Marked nautical limits

• Identified hazards and obstructions

• Key reference points for approach planning

Mariners should keep charts current by regularly consulting relevant Notices to Mariners.

🖨️ Field-Ready Print Options

Choose the finish that suits Kalbarri’s demanding conditions:

📄 Paper (Standard)
Full-colour print on quality paper
Ideal for chart tables, planning, or protected use

💧 Waterproof DuPont™ Tyvek®
Tear-proof, water-resistant & foldable
Will not disintegrate when wet
Ideal for on-board navigation

✍️ Laminated (Write-On / Wipe-Off)
True encapsulation for maximum durability
Draw routes with whiteboard marker
Apply map dots without permanent marking
Resistant to tears, stains, and heavy handling

📐 Chart Specifications

⚠️ Important Navigation Notice

These Department of Transport charts do not meet Australian or international chart carriage requirements, including SOLAS V.

For compliance-grade navigation, mariners must use official charts published by the Australian Hydrographic Service or UK Admiralty.

This chart is intended for local navigation, planning, and situational awareness, where fine-scale detail is essential.

🇦🇺 Our Commitment

At Mapworld, we print WA DPI charts locally in Australia using professional-grade materials and marine-ready finishes. Every chart is carefully handled and checked—ready for real Kalbarri boating conditions.

🧭 Navigating Kalbarri starts with the right chart.
Select Chart 976 — Kalbarri and add it to your onboard navigation kit today.