Overview

The Garmin BlueChart g3 HD is an electronic chart covering the Esperance to Exmouth Bay coastline of Western Australia, including areas around Geraldton, Perth, and Bunbury. This chart region is commonly referenced as HXPC410S and is used on compatible Garmin chartplotters for planning and navigation.

On the water, it brings together spot soundings with detailed harbor and marina information. Depth Range Shading supports up to 10 distinct depth ranges, Shallow Water Shading helps you visually separate shallow areas, and 1-foot contours add useful structure detail in places like marinas, canals, and tight approaches where contour resolution matters.

Key features

• Chart coverage for the Esperance to Exmouth Bay stretch of Western Australia, including key areas such as Geraldton, Perth, and Bunbury.
• Harbor and marina detail alongside spot soundings for day-to-day route work and approach planning.
• Depth Range Shading with up to 10 depth ranges for quicker depth awareness at a glance.
• Shallow Water Shading to make shallow areas easier to pick out on the plotter screen.
• 1-foot contours for finer bottom detail in areas where contours are available.
• Available as BlueChart g3 or BlueChart g3 Vision, with either SD card media or a download format depending on the configuration.

Variants

This chart region is offered in multiple configurations to match the BlueChart edition and how you want to load the chart on your Garmin system.

The chart edition (BlueChart g3 or BlueChart g3 Vision) and the delivery format (SD card or download) are the attributes that vary across the range.

• 010-C0868-20: BlueChart g3, SD Card. This version is supplied on SD card media for chartplotters that read charts from a card.
• 010-D0540-00: BlueChart g3, Download. This version is delivered as a download for compatible Garmin units that support downloaded chart content.
• 010-C0868-00: BlueChart g3 Vision, SD Card. This version is supplied on SD card media and uses the BlueChart g3 Vision edition for this region.
• 010-D0518-00: BlueChart g3 Vision, Download. This version is delivered as a download and uses the BlueChart g3 Vision edition for this region on compatible systems.

Compatibility and fit

Before ordering, confirm your Garmin chartplotter supports BlueChart g3 mapping and that it matches the format you are buying (SD card versus download). If your unit uses microSD rather than SD, verify your plotter’s card slot requirements so the media format aligns with your hardware.

Installation and setup

For SD card versions, the chart is read directly from the card once it is inserted into the plotter’s card slot and the unit is powered on. For download versions, the chart is loaded through the plotter’s supported download workflow, and it helps to check that the unit has enough storage and is running current software before starting.

Use on board

This chart is a practical fit for coastal cruising along Western Australia, fishing runs where contour detail helps interpret structure, and regular transits in and out of harbors. It is especially helpful for skippers who want clearer depth visualization through shading and tighter contour detail when working near marinas and confined waterways.

Maintenance and care

If you are using a card version, keep the card dry and free of salt residue, and store it in its case when it is not in the plotter. Avoid touching the contacts and keep the card slot area clean to reduce read errors in a humid, salty environment.