It is being promoted by the organisers, Rising Tide, as "the people's blockade of the Port of Newcastle, the world's largest coal port, to stop new coal projects and the export of coal".
The protest is billed as a family-friendly gathering with live music and speakers. Participants are encouraged to borrow provided kayaks or bring vessels, with suggestions including a tinny, yacht or surfboard, and be part of a flotilla to block coal ships entering Newcastle harbour this weekend.
