The People’s Blockade

of the world’s largest coal port

Thurs Nov 27 - Tues Dec 2

2025

Overview

~ On the lands and waters of the Awabakal and Worimi Peoples ~

The People’s Blockade is now one of the most iconic climate uprisings in the world.

2025 will be the biggest yet.

As cyclones, floods, droughts and fires become more frequent and intense, ordinary people - just like you - are rising up.

Now is the time.

This November, join with thousands as we stop coal exports from the world’s largest coal port at Muloobinba/Newcastle, on Awabakal and Worimi land and water.

In 2023, a 3,000-strong peaceful flotilla halted coal ships for 32 hours. When 109 people took further action and were arrested, it made global headlines—calling for no new fossil fuels and a fair transition for workers and communities.

Then came 2024: despite repeated government attempts to shut it down, people power prevailed with over 7,000 people mobilising across 10 days and 173 people courageously stopping the ships. With 7,000+ media hits, Rising Tide became a global force in climate resistance.

Now get ready - 2025 will be the biggest and boldest yet. You don’t want to miss it!

The People’s Blockade

Make history as we escalate for the climate

Location

The People’s Blockade is held in Muloobinba/Newcastle and is close to Newcastle city and public transport.

The Protestival is at Camp Shortland and our flotilla launching from adjacent Horseshoe Beach.

Climate Concert is at Camp Shortland.

Protest Camp, where we will sleep (if you decide to camp), eat, plan, prepare, debrief and celebrate, is at adjacent Foreshore Park.

We’re all in this together

The People’s Blockade is a beautiful and colourful family-friendly event, but we must remember: at its core, it is a frontline protest with an important purpose.

The volunteer organisers will work tirelessly to create a memorable, inclusive and safe event - but it’s important to understand that protest camps come with uncertainty, and challenges may be encountered, both before and during the mobilisation, which we will face together. The People’s Blockade is not a festival, where you pay your entry and you’re a consumer - you too are part of this creation!

The People’s Blockade is not a festival where you pay your entry and you’re a consumer - you too are part of this creation!

PROTESTIVAL: Flotilla Blockades + Festivities

Sat Nov 29 + Sun Nov 30
Horseshoe Beach + Camp Shortland
Join the beach festivities and harbour flotillas on Saturday or Sunday to show our power.
At the site of Australia's biggest contribution to the climate crisis, we will come together in our thousands, from little kids to grandparents, to fight for our future.
Why not make a day of it on Saturday? Come for the flotilla, stay for the Climate Concert.

RSVP to help us plan and contribute to event costs if you can.
PROTESTIVAL: Climate Concert

Sat Nov 29
Camp Shortland
Enjoy an afternoon and evening in the park for some great music and good times.
So far we have confirmed Montaigne and Jem Casser Daley – with many more to come!
You don’t want to miss it!

RSVP to help us plan and contribute to event costs if you can.
PROTEST CAMP

Thurs Nov 27 - Tues Dec 2
Foreshore Park
Camp onsite, or visit each day
Come for 1 day, come for 6
Join Protest Camp for the full experience:
* Build community, share meals
* Join a volunteer crew: help with day-to-day Protest Camp or support the Protestival
* Join an Affinity Group and participate in Spokes Councils
* Train in nonviolent direct action
* Join the weekend Protestival!
Registration is essential and includes Protestival + Climate Concert RSVPs

FAQ - Learn more

REGISTER/RSVP: Protest Camp, Protestival OR Climate Concert

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