001 — Ocean Reef to Cape Peron
WA Department of Transport Nautical Chart
High-detail coastal navigation for Perth’s most heavily used inshore waters.
🚤 Navigate Perth’s Central Coast with Confidence
Chart 001 — Ocean Reef to Cape Peron is a detailed nautical chart published by the Western Australian Department of Transport to support safe recreational and local commercial boating along Perth’s central coastline.
Covering the busy inshore corridor from Ocean Reef to Cape Peron, this chart brings together fine-scale harbour detail and broader coastal context—ideal for skippers operating between marinas, coastal anchorages, reef systems, and near-shore traffic lanes.
🧭 Why Skippers Rely on This Chart
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⚓ Authoritative WA source — Produced by the Department of Transport
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🗺️ Dual-scale coverage — 1:7,500 for close detail & 1:75,000 for coastal context
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🚦 Navigation aids clearly shown — Lights, beacons, piles & limits
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🌊 Depth soundings & seabed detail — Essential near reefs and shoals
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🚤 Hazard awareness — Supports safe passage in high-traffic waters
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🇦🇺 Printed locally in Australia — Crisp colour and professional finish
Compiled to specifications based on those of the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO), this chart aligns with global charting standards while remaining focused on local Western Australian waters.
🧠 Why This Stretch of Coast Needs a Dedicated Chart
This is one of WA’s most active boating zones—where reefs, shallow patches, shipping movements, and recreational traffic converge. This chart helps skippers:
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Plan safe coastal transits
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Navigate confidently near reefs and rocky outcrops
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Identify navigation aids and limits
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Maintain situational awareness in busy inshore waters
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Combine harbour-scale detail with route-planning overview
This is a working navigation tool, designed for planning, passage execution, and on-water reference.
👥 Who This Chart Is For
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🚤 Recreational skippers cruising Perth’s central coastline
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🎣 Fishers & divers operating near reefs and inshore grounds
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🛥️ Local commercial operators working coastal routes
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🧭 Boating clubs & training organisations
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🗂️ Marine planners and educators
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🎁 A practical gift for Perth-based boat owners
If you regularly boat between Ocean Reef and Cape Peron, this chart is an essential part of your kit.
🗺️ What You’ll See on the Chart
Clear, concise, and navigationally relevant information, including:
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Accurate depth soundings
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Navigation aids (lights, beacons, piles)
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Marked nautical limits
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Identified hazards and obstructions
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Coastal features and seabed detail
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Reference points for safe passage planning
Mariners should keep charts current by regularly consulting relevant Notices to Mariners.
🖨️ Field-Ready Print Options
Choose the finish that suits how you boat:
📄 Paper (Standard)
💧 Waterproof DuPont™ Tyvek®
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Tear-proof, water-resistant & foldable
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Will not disintegrate when wet
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Ideal for on-board coastal navigation
✍️ Laminated (Write-On / Wipe-Off)
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True encapsulation for durability
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Draw routes with whiteboard marker
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Apply map dots without permanent marks
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Highly resistant to tears and stains
📐 Chart Specifications
| Detail |
Information |
| Chart Number |
001 |
| Title |
Ocean Reef to Cape Peron |
| Publisher |
WA Department of Transport |
| Scales |
1:7,500 & 1:75,000 |
| Format |
Two single-sided sheets |
| Sheet Size |
590 mm × 840 mm |
| Colour |
Full colour |
| Use |
Recreational & local commercial boating |
| Production |
Printed in Australia |
⚠️ 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 planning, reference, and local navigation awareness—where detailed coastal knowledge is essential.
🇦🇺 Our Commitment
At Mapworld, we print charts locally in Australia using professional-grade materials and marine-friendly finishes. Every chart is carefully checked and supplied ready for real boating use—on the water, in training, or during passage planning.
🧭 Ready to navigate Perth’s central coast with confidence?
Select your preferred finish and add Chart 001 — Ocean Reef to Cape Peron to your kit today.