Garmin BlueChart® g2 Vision® HD - VPC021R - Mackay NW to Esperance - microSD™/SD™
Garmin BlueChart® g2 Vision® HD - VPC021R - Mackay NW to Esperance - microSD™/SD™ — Product description
Explore Australia's Rugged Coasts with Precision
Navigating the diverse waters from Mackay's tropical vibes down to Esperance's dramatic shores demands charts that match the terrain's complexity. This charting solution delivers intricate details of Australia's northern and western coastlines, capturing everything from the vibrant Great Barrier Reef to the remote Gulf of Carpentaria. Boaters, anglers, and explorers rely on its layered intelligence to uncover hidden spots and steer clear of hazards, turning every voyage into a confident adventure.
Coverage That Captures the Essence of the Journey
Spanning from Mackay northwestward and westward to Esperance, the charts encompass key hubs like Darwin's bustling harbors, Broome's tidal expanses, Geraldton's rugged approaches, and Perth's urban waterways. Dive into the intricate passages of the Great Barrier Reef, where coral gardens meet shipping lanes, or trace the Gulf of Carpentaria's shallow bays ideal for prawn trawling. Every contour, beacon, and marina is rendered with nautical precision, sourced from official hydrographic data blended with local insights for real-world reliability.
Advanced Features for Smarter Seamanship
Garmin Auto Guidance: Your Virtual Helmsperson
Input your vessel's specs, pick a waypoint, and watch as intelligent algorithms plot a tailored path around shallows, wrecks, and no-go zones. It's like having a seasoned local skipper whispering directions, perfect for threading through the reef's labyrinth or hugging Esperance's rocky lee shores. Remember, it's a planning powerhouse—always cross-check with your eyes and instruments.
Depth Mastery with Shading and Contours
Customize up to 10 depth bands to highlight your ideal fishing depths or safe anchoring zones. One-foot contours reveal the seabed's subtle undulations, from the reef's drop-offs to coastal swamps and narrow canals. Add shallow water shading at your chosen level, and suddenly those tricky approaches to Darwin or Geraldton become visually intuitive, reducing guesswork on the fly.
Immersive 3D Perspectives
MarinerEye lifts you just above the waves for a photorealistic horizon scan, spotting bridges and headlands early. Drop into FishEye for a downward gaze, revealing underwater topography as if you were snorkeling ahead. These views transform flat screens into dynamic portals, especially handy when scouting unfamiliar marinas in Broome or Perth.
Satellite and Aerial Overlays: See Beyond the Horizon
Overlay crisp satellite images on your charts to pinpoint landmarks, bridges, and port layouts with eerie accuracy. When paired with high-definition aerial photos of harbors and marinas, entering a new port feels like a flyover briefing. It's situational awareness on steroids, blending celestial views with nautical data for unmatched orientation.
Why Boaters Choose This for Australian Waters
Fishermen targeting snapper off Perth or barramundi in the Gulf praise the spot soundings and contours for pinpointing structures. Commercial operators value the tides, currents, and detailed harbor plans for efficient transits. Recreational sailors appreciate the blend of high-tech visuals and traditional chart reliability, ensuring safer passages amid Australia's dynamic tides and weather shifts. Loaded on a compact card, it's ready to slot into your compatible chartplotter, updating your display with fresh clarity.
Practical Tips for Maximum Value
- Pair with your plotter's sonar for live depth correlation against charted contours.
- Use 3D views during daylight planning to mentally rehearse night approaches.
- Customize shallow shading for your hull draft to flag personal no-go zones.
- Zoom into aerial layers when docking—spot dockside obstacles before committing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas does this chart cover in detail?
It provides comprehensive coverage of Australia's northern and western coasts from Mackay to Esperance, including the Great Barrier Reef, Gulf of Carpentaria, Darwin, Broome, Geraldton, and Perth with their harbors and approaches.
Is Auto Guidance suitable for all types of boating?
Auto Guidance excels at route planning for recreational and fishing boats but serves as a planning tool only—safe navigation requires active vigilance, especially in dynamic areas like reefs or strong currents.
How do the 3D views enhance navigation?
MarinerEye offers an above-waterline perspective for landmarks, while FishEye reveals underwater features, helping visualize terrain in 3D for better hazard avoidance and fishing spot selection.
Can I customize depth shading?
Yes, set up to 10 depth ranges and user-defined shallow water shading to match your vessel's needs and target fishing depths.
What makes the satellite imagery useful?
High-resolution overlays on charts provide realistic views of ports, marinas, and landmarks, improving situational awareness when approaching unfamiliar areas.
Does it include tides and currents?
Absolutely, detailed tides, currents, spot soundings, and contours ensure accurate planning for Australia's variable coastal conditions.
How precise are the contours?
Up to 1-foot contours offer fine detail on bottom structure, ideal for fishing charts, swamps, canals, and precise navigation.
BlueChart ® G3 Vision includes all the reliability, functionality and integrated Garmin and Navionics content of BlueChart g3 while adding even more exceptional features, such as high-resolution relief shading, to help you along your journeys.
Garmin 010C075400 Attributes
- Compatibility: Compatible With Chart Plotters
- Chart Coverage: VPC021R Australia And Mackay To Esperance Coastal
- Storage: On SD/ Micro-SD Card
Garmin 010C075400 Features & Benefits
- Derived From Official Charts And Private Sources To Provide Navigational Aids, Spot Soundings, Depth Contours, Tides And Currents, And Detailed Harbors And Marinas
- Garmin Auto Guidance Technology Shows A Suggested Route To A Destination
- Depth Range Shading For Up To 10 Depth Ranges, Enables You To View Your Target Depth At A Glance
- Up To 1 Foot Contours Provide A More Accurate Depiction Of The Bottom Structure For Improved Fishing Charts And Navigation
- Shallow Water Shading Feature Allows For Depth Shading At A User-Defined Level To Aid In Navigation
- Unique 3D Views Like MarinerEye And FishEye Provide Additional Perspective Both Above And Below The Water Line
- High-Resolution Satellite Imagery Of Ports, Marinas, Bridges And Navigational Landmarks For Superior Situational Awareness
- Crystal-Clear Aerial Photography Shows Exceptional Detail Of Many Ports, Harbors And Marinas And Is Ideal When Entering Unfamiliar Ports
- Limited One Year Consumer Warranty
Garmin 010C075400 Warranties
BlueChart® g2 Vision® HD - VPC021R - Mackay NW to Esperance - microSD™/SD™
Coverage:
Detailed coverage of the Northern and Western coasts of Australia from Mackay to Esperance. Also includes detailed coverage of Perth, Geraldton, Broome, Darwin, the Gulf of Carpentaria, and the Great Barrier Reef.
Our Premium Chart Offering
- Derived from official charts and private sources to provide navigational aids, spot soundings, depth contours, tides and currents, and detailed harbors and marinas
- Garmin Auto Guidance technology shows a suggested route to a destination¹
- Depth Range Shading for up to 10 depth ranges enables you to view your target depth at a glance
- Up to 1-foot contours provide a more accurate depiction of the bottom structure for improved fishing charts and navigation
- Shallow Water Shading feature allows for depth shading at a user-defined level to aid in navigation
- Unique 3D views like MarinerEye and FishEye provide additional perspective both above and below the water line
- High-resolution satellite imagery of ports, marinas, bridges and navigational landmarks for superior situational awareness
Auto Guidance¹
Auto Guidance technology quickly calculates a suggested route using your boat's dimensions and a suggested path to follow.
Depth Range Shading
Displays high-resolution Depth Range Shading for up to 10 depth ranges so you can view your designated target depth.
Detailed Contours
BlueChart g2 Vision HD features 1-foot contours that provide a more accurate depiction of bottom structure for improved fishing charts and enhanced detail in swamps, canals and port plans.
MarinerEye View
Provides a 3-D representation of the ocean floor as seen from below the waterline.
FishEye View
Provides a 3-D representation of the surrounding area both above and below the waterline.
High-resolution Satellite Imagery
High-resolution satellite imagery with navigational charts overlaid gives you a realistic view of your surroundings so you can navigate with a clear moving-chart representation of your boat’s position. It’s our most realistic charting display in a chartplotter.
Aerial Photography
Crystal clear aerial photography shows exceptional detail of many ports, harbors and marinas and is ideal when entering unfamiliar ports.
¹Auto Guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation practices
This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns."Plug a BlueChart g2 Vision SD data card into your chartplotter, and you'll get a whole new perspective on nautical navigation. BlueChart g2 Vision offers the same rich detailed charting of BlueChart g2 to help you get the most out of your unit. In addition, g2 Vision features a growing database of high-resolution satellite imagery, above and below the water 3D perspective, auto guidance technology, aerial photographs for real world reference and coastal roads with points of interest. Detailed coverage of the Northern and Western coasts of Australia from Mackay to Esperance. Also includes detailed coverage of Perth, Geraldton, Broome, Darwin, the Gulf of Carpentaria, and the Great Barrier Reef."
SKU: NVN-30919
MPN: 010-C0754-00
UPC: 753759069346
Technical specifications
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Garmin BlueChart® g2 Vision® HD - VPC021R - Mackay NW to Esperance - microSD™/SD™ |
| SKU / MFR# | 30919 |
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