Visualisations

See the Blue Mackerel project from different locations

Experience what the Blue Mackerel Offshore Wind Project would look like from 17 unique viewpoints along the coastline of 90 Mile Beach with our visualisation tool.

Different viewing modes

Based on the accurate methods described here, you will be presented with three different viewing options:

1. Current view, no turbines

Existing site photography shown within a 120° field of view.

2. Proposed wind farm

Digital pictures of wind turbines and substations placed over site photography, in both sunny and cloudy weather conditions. Weather effects such as ocean spray, mist and fog have been removed to show the maximum possible visibility.

3. X-ray vision

Red overlay of the proposed site infrastructure. Turbines and substations have been deliberately coloured red to demonstrate they’re in the composite image, even when they may be obscured by weather conditions, or by dunes, trees, or buildings.

For maximum resolution, select ‘full-screen’ in the top right-hand corner of the image. This will give you the ability to zoom in and out.

McLoughlins Beach: near Mcloughlins Beach Jetty

McLoughlins Beach: near Mcloughlins Beach Jetty. Current view, no turbines.

Wide sandy beach with waves under a partly cloudy sky and a small inset map of Mcloughlins Beach
Sandy beach with waves and wind turbines visible on the horizon under a partly cloudy sky
Panoramic view of a sandy beach with offshore wind turbines under a partly cloudy sky

Woodside: cnr Woodside Beach Rd and R Foats Rd

Woodside: cnr Woodside Beach Rd and R Foats Rd. Current view, no turbines.

Straight rural road with fields and trees on both sides under a partly cloudy sky
Rural road with fences, trees, and power lines under a partly cloudy sky
Rural road with fields and trees on either side under a partly cloudy sky

Woodside Beach: Surf Life Saving Club Boardwalk

Woodside Beach: Surf Life Saving Club Boardwalk. Current view, no turbines.

Panoramic view of Woodside Beach with ocean waves, sandy shore, and coastal vegetation
Coastal beach view with waves, bushes in foreground, and wind turbines on the horizon
View of a sandy beach with waves and offshore wind turbines on a clear day

Woodside Beach: near Woodside Beach carpark

Woodside Beach: near Woodside Beach carpark. Current view, no turbines.

Wide sandy beach with waves under clear blue sky at Woodside Beach
Sandy beach with ocean waves and wind turbines visible on the horizon under a clear blue sky
View of a sandy beach with ocean waves and distant offshore wind turbines under a clear sky

Woodside Beach: near caravan park, Ben Rendell Dr

Woodside Beach: near caravan park, Ben Rendell Dr. Current view, no turbines.

Road intersection with street signs and dense trees under clear sky
Road with trees and street signs at Ben Rendell Drive under clear sky
Roadside view of a wooded area with a street sign for Ren Rendell Drive and road markers

McGaurans Beach: near McGaurans Beach Rd

McGaurans Beach: near McGaurans Beach Rd. Current view, no turbines.

Wide sandy beach with waves under blue sky and a small inset map in the corner
Panoramic view of a beach with waves and offshore wind turbines on the horizon under a blue sky
View of offshore wind turbines from a sandy beach with waves under a clear sky

Seaspray: beachfront near Surf Life Saving Club (cloudy day)

Seaspray: beachfront near Surf Life Saving Club (cloudy day). Current view, no turbines.

Cloudy beach scene with waves breaking on shore and sandy coastline
Cloudy beach scene with waves and offshore wind turbines visible on the horizon
Panoramic view of a sandy beach with waves and offshore wind turbines marked in red

Seaspray: beachfront near Surf Life Saving Club (sunny day)

Seaspray: beachfront near Surf Life Saving Club (sunny day). Current view, no turbines.

Panoramic view of a sandy beach with ocean waves under a clear blue sky
Wide sandy beach with ocean waves and clear blue sky, wind turbines visible on the horizon
Sandy beach with ocean waves and offshore wind turbines on a clear day

Seaspray: beachside lawn near Surf Life Saving Club

Seaspray: beachside lawn near Surf Life Saving Club. Current view, no turbines.

Overcast beach scene with wooden boardwalk and small building on sandy shore
View of a beach with a wooden boardwalk and offshore wind turbines on a cloudy day
Coastal view of ocean with distant red wind turbines under cloudy sky

Seaspray: front of General Store

Seaspray: front of General Store. Current view, no turbines.

Seaspray Surf Lifesaving Club building with picnic tables, trees, and a phone booth under a cloudy sky
Seaspray Surf Lifesaving Club building with picnic tables and a phone booth on a cloudy day
Seaspray Surf Lifesaving Club building with picnic tables and a nearby phone booth on a cloudy day

Seaspray: beachfront near Futcher St entrance

Seaspray: beachfront near Futcher St entrance. Current view, no turbines.

Person walking on a sandy beach with cloudy sky and ocean waves
Person walking on sandy beach with offshore wind turbines in the distance under cloudy sky
Beach with a person walking along the shore and offshore wind turbines marked in red on the horizon

Seaspray: Recreation Reserve, cnr Shoreline Dr

VP-12. Seaspray: Recreation Reserve, cnr Shoreline Dr. Current view, no turbines.

Roadside view of grassy area with trees, road signs, and a small map inset in the corner
Grassy roadside with trees and signs under cloudy sky
Roadside view with trees, grass, and signs including a street sign for Fynmore St

Seaspray: Pinetree Court (end of cul-de-sac)

Seaspray: Pinetree Court (end of cul-de-sac). Current view, no turbines.

Wide grassy field under cloudy sky with scattered trees and distant buildings
Panoramic view of a grassy field with scattered trees and wind turbines on the horizon under a cloudy sky
Panoramic view of a grassy field with wind turbines in the distance under a cloudy sky

The Honeysuckles: beachfront near McLachlan St

The Honeysuckles: beachfront near McLachlan St. Current view, no turbines.

View of a sandy beach and ocean waves under a partly cloudy sky from a wooden balcony
View of an ocean beach with waves and wind turbines on the horizon under a partly cloudy sky
View of a sandy beach with ocean waves and offshore wind turbines on a cloudy day

Glomar Beach: near Shoreline Dr and San Salvadore Dr

Glomar Beach: near Shoreline Dr and San Salvadore Dr. Current view, no turbines.

Wide sandy beach with gentle waves and partly cloudy blue sky
Wide sandy beach with small waves and partly cloudy sky, vegetation on right side
Sandy beach with ocean waves and offshore wind turbines under a partly cloudy sky

Golden Beach: near Shoreline Dr

Golden Beach: near Shoreline Dr. Current view, no turbines.

Panoramic view of Golden Beach with sand dunes, vegetation, and ocean under a partly cloudy sky
Panoramic view of Golden Beach with sand dunes, vegetation, and ocean under blue sky
Panoramic view of Golden Beach with ocean, sand dunes, and vegetation under blue sky

Paradise Beach: near The Blvd

Paradise Beach: near The Blvd. Current view, no turbines.

Wide sandy beach with gentle waves and dunes under a clear blue sky
Wide sandy beach with blue sky and ocean waves, vegetation on dunes to the right
Panoramic view of a sandy beach with gentle waves and clear blue sky

Please note

  • The visualisations are based on the initial layout, design and specifications, using current turbines planned for use in Australia. If newer turbines become available, the visualisation model is easily updated to reflect different specifications. Should larger turbines become available, the site design is likely to see slightly fewer turbines, but slightly higher, with an overall minor difference to the visualisation. Blue Mackerel is still relatively early into its feasibility studies and will advise when a final design is determined.
  • Images at night will be prepared once we have advice on lighting requirements from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Air Services Australia, Department of Defence.
  • The appearance and clarity of visualisations may vary depending on your device, screen size, and resolution. Colours, contrast, and scale can differ across mobile, tablet, and desktop displays, and may change when printed. For the most accurate view, we recommend using a calibrated desktop monitor or experiencing the interactive tool at one of our events.