Wonthaggi Wind Farm - Victoria, Australia
S 38° 36.490 E 145° 32.922
55H E 373636 N 5725705
SIX, TALL Wind Turbines are clearly on display as you approach the Kilcunda-Harmers Haven Coastal Reserve on Campbell Street.
Waymark Code: WMX3QD
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 11/22/2017
Views: 1
If these coordinates look familiar, it is because it is where you park for a Multi-Geocache: (
visit link) "Handy in the Night", next to the Kilcunda Reserve.
From the "Visit Bass Coast" Tourist website - (
visit link) :
"The Wonthaggi Wind Farm has 6 turbines and was constructed by REpower Australia for Wind Power Pty Ltd (now part of Origin Energy) and completed in December 2005.
"The Wind Farm produces 34,400 MWh per annum (ie 12 MW capacity x 8760 hours x 33% capacity factor x 98% reliability) and supplies 6,400 households in Wonthaggi.
"This saves greenhouse gas equivalent to 47,830 tonnes (ie 12 MW capacity x 8760 hours x 33% capacity x 88% reliability factor x 1.3)."
While I have put < 15 minutes "Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction", I understand (from talking with a tour leader) that it is possible to get a guided tour through the property, which would take a bit longer!
Access: As you west on the dirt Campbell Street, you should come across a couple of closed gates - PLEASE, close them behind you!
Re-Visited: 0952, Friday, 27 May, 2016
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