1046 — Nornalup Inlet

WA Department of Transport Nautical Chart

Large-scale inlet navigation for one of Western Australia’s most scenic and changeable sheltered waterways.

🚤 Navigate Nornalup Inlet with Local Authority Confidence

Chart 1046 — Nornalup Inlet is a detailed nautical chart published by the Western Australian Department of Transport to support safe recreational and local commercial boating within Nornalup Inlet, on WA’s far South Coast.

Nornalup Inlet is a dynamic, shallow-water system, influenced by seasonal water levels, sand movement, and changing conditions at the entrance. This chart provides the fine-scale detail required to navigate confidently in sheltered waters where depth awareness and local knowledge are essential.

🧭 Why Skippers Rely on This Chart

• ⚓ Authoritative WA source — Published by the Department of Transport

• 🗺️ Large-scale clarity (1:25,000) — Ideal for inlet and estuary navigation

• 🚦 Navigation aids clearly shown — Lights, beacons, piles & limits

• 🌊 Depth soundings & shoreline detail — Crucial in shallow, shifting waters

• 🚤 Hazard awareness — Helps avoid sandbanks and shallow margins

• 🇦🇺 Printed locally in Australia — Crisp colour and professional finish

Compiled to specifications based on those of the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO), this chart adheres to recognised charting standards while focusing on local WA waterways.

🧠 Why Nornalup Inlet Needs a Dedicated Chart

Sheltered does not mean simple. This chart helps skippers:

• Plan safe routes through shallow areas

• Understand depth variation across the inlet

• Identify navigation aids and limits

• Maintain situational awareness in low-speed, confined waters

• Navigate confidently during seasonal and environmental change

This is a working navigation tool, designed for real on-water use—not a decorative map.

👥 Who This Chart Is For

• 🚤 Recreational skippers boating on Nornalup Inlet

• 🎣 Fishers using small craft and tenders

• 🛶 Kayak and low-draft vessel users

• 🛥️ Local commercial and service operators

• 🧭 Boating clubs & training providers

• 🎁 A practical local gift for South Coast boaters

If you boat on Nornalup Inlet, this chart belongs on board.

🗺️ What You’ll See on the Chart

Clear, concise, and navigationally relevant information, including:

• Accurate depth soundings

• Inlet shoreline and features

• Navigation aids (lights, beacons, piles)

• Marked nautical limits

• Identified hazards and shallow areas

• Reference points for route planning and anchoring

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

🖨️ Field-Ready Print Options

Choose the finish that best suits inlet use:

📄 Paper (Standard)

• Full-colour print on quality paper

• Ideal for planning, briefing, or protected use

💧 Waterproof DuPont™ Tyvek®

• Tear-proof, water-resistant & foldable

• Will not disintegrate when wet

• Ideal for on-water inlet navigation

✍️ Laminated (Write-On / Wipe-Off)

• True encapsulation for 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.

This chart is intended for planning, reference, and local navigation awareness. Inlet conditions may vary due to weather, sand movement, and seasonal changes.

🇦🇺 Our Commitment

At Mapworld, we print charts locally in Australia using professional-grade materials suited to real boating conditions. Every chart is carefully checked and supplied ready for practical use on the water.

🧭 Ready to navigate Nornalup Inlet with confidence?

Select your preferred finish and add Chart 1046 — Nornalup Inlet to your kit today.