AUS 157 — Port of Geelong & Approaches, VIC Nautical Chart
For skippers, pilots, and coastal crews transiting Corio Bay and the Geelong channels
Shape reliable approaches into Geelong with AUS 157. Bay-side coverage at 1:37,500 on Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM)—ideal for plotting tracks, verifying bearings, and cross-checking waypoints across Corio Bay and the commercial piers. Includes dedicated UTM subcharts for Point Henry Pier, Point Wilson Pier, and Clifton Springs.
Why skippers choose this chart
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🧭 Approach clarity — Main sheet at 1:37,500 for Geelong fairways and turning areas.
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🚢 Harbour awareness — Helpful for aligning channels, leads, and landfall bearings into Corio Bay.
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🛰️ UTM precision — Straightforward grid/bearings for accurate fixes and cross-checks.
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📍 Exact bounds — All four limits listed for quick position checks (see below).
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🗺️ Deck-ready materials — Writeable soft-matte laminate front for correction/grease pencils.
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🇦🇺 Printed in Australia — Colour-managed, hand-checked.
Coverage
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Main Chart — AUS 157: Australia South Coast · Victoria · Port of Geelong & Approaches
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Scale: 1:37,500 · Projection: Universal Transverse Mercator
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Bounds: N 37°59.10′ S · S 38°12.30′ S · E 144°49.30′ E · W 144°20.70′ E
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Publication: 22-Mar-1972 · Latest Edition: 27-Mar-2009
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Subchart — AUS 157/1: Point Henry Pier
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Scale: 1:10,000 · Projection: Universal Transverse Mercator
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Bounds: N 38°06.78′ S · S 38°08.07′ S · E 144°27.83′ E · W 144°25.50′ E
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Publication: 22-Mar-1972 · Latest Edition: 27-Mar-2009
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Subchart — AUS 157/5: Point Wilson Pier
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Scale: 1:10,000 · Projection: Universal Transverse Mercator
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Bounds: N 38°05.48′ S · S 38°06.10′ S · E 144°33.31′ E · W 144°32.10′ E
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Publication: 22-Mar-1972 · Latest Edition: 27-Mar-2009
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Subchart — AUS 157/6: Clifton Springs
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Scale: 1:5,000 · Projection: Universal Transverse Mercator
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Bounds: N 38°09.13′ S · S 38°09.37′ S · E 144°33.50′ E · W 144°33.00′ E
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Publication: 22-Mar-1972 · Latest Edition: 27-Mar-2009
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Premium materials & finishes
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Paper (120 gsm matte) — Crisp, flexible and chart-table friendly; ideal under nav-station glass.
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Laminated (soft-matte front / gloss back, edge-sealed) — Front side is low-glare and writeable with chart-correction/grease pencils; gloss back adds rigidity. Wipes clean with a soft cloth.
Note: We use a soft-matte writeable face with a gloss reverse so you can annotate fixes, bearings and ETAs directly on the chart, then clean down between passages.
On-board & ashore use
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🧭 Pilotage & approach planning — Plot tracks, clearing bearings, and contingencies into Corio Bay.
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📒 Crew briefings — Clear layout for leads/marks and waypoint verification.
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🛠️ Bridge/club display — Durable laminated option for noticeboards and training rooms.
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🎁 Gift for skippers — A practical Geelong approach chart for VIC crews.
Specifications
| Field | Detail |
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| Chart Number | AUS 157 |
| Title | Australia South Coast — Victoria — Port of Geelong and Approaches |
| Geographic Location | Australia |
| Scale (main) | 1:37,500 |
| Projection | Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) |
| North / South Limits | 37°59.10′ S / 38°12.30′ S |
| East / West Limits | 144°49.30′ E / 144°20.70′ E |
| Publication Date | 22-Mar-1972 |
| Latest Edition | 27-Mar-2009 |
| Sheet Size | 1100 mm (W) × 770 mm (H) |
| Available Finishes | Paper (120 gsm matte); Laminated (soft-matte writeable front, gloss back, edge-sealed) |
| Inks | Pigment-based, fade-resistant |
| Origin | Printed in Australia |
Important note (mariner’s guidance)
This product is ideal for planning, briefing, education, and display. For underway navigation, always carry and consult the latest official hydrographic chart or approved ECDIS and current Notices to Mariners. Local conditions and aids may change.
Ready to line up your approach to Geelong?
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