The People’s Blockade
of the world’s largest coal port
Thurs Nov 27 - Tues Dec 2
2025
Flotilla + Climate Concert: Sat Nov 29
~ 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 and boldest yet.
As cyclones, floods, droughts and fires become more frequent and intense, ordinary people just like you are rising up.
Now is the time.
The People’s Blockade
Make history as we escalate for the climate
Protestival:
Flotilla Blockades + Festivities
Sat Nov 29 + Sun Nov 30
Horseshoe Beach
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!
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!
Protest Camp
Thu Nov 27 - Tue Dec 2
Richardson Park
Camp onsite, or visit each day;
Come for 1 day, come for 6
Join the Blockade Camp for the full experience.
Meet like minded people
Build community and share provided meals
Join a volunteer crew
Participate in spokes councils
Train and prepare for nonviolent direct action!
Join the Flotilla Blockades and Climate Concert
This November, join thousands for one of the world’s most powerful climate uprisings, 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.
💥Thu 27 Nov: First Nations opening💥
💥Fri 28 Nov: Training and Planning💥
💥Sat 29 Nov: Protestival: 💥
Flotilla, Festivities + Climate Concert
💥Sun 30 Nov: Protestival: 💥
Flotilla Day of Action ✊🏼
💥Mon 1 Dec: Debrief, next steps + Party!💥
💥Tues 2 Dec: Closing💥
