Our Great Barrier Reef is under threat
Right now, the Reef is at a crossroad. Climate change and coastal development could seal the fate of the Great Barrier Reef for good, unless we act now. Surging coal exports are driving the Reef to the brink. Together our voices can rise above those who want to put our Reef at risk.
WHY WE NEED TO SAVE THE REEF
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It provides habitat for an amazing array of marine wildlife: turtles nest, dugongs feed, fish make their homes, and humpback whales travel there to calf.
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It’s at risk right now from the reckless expansion of the coal industry. Climate change, dredging and increased shipping could seal its fate.
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It provides employment to 60,000 Queenslanders and contributes $6 billion to the economy every year.
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It’s a World Heritage Area internationally renowned and recognised for its beauty and diversity, size, complexity and integrity.
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When it was listed as a World Heritage Area, the Australian Government promised to safeguard it for future generations. Let's hold them to their word.
FREE TOURS Rainbow Warrior
The new Rainbow Warrior is the first high seas sailing vessel that we’ve built from scratch, funded entirely by donations from Greenpeace supporters. It features a purpose built crane, 50 metre high sails – even a helicopter landing pad. Equipped with the latest digital broadcast technologies, it can transmit live pictures directly from the high seas to media worldwide. Come on board, meet the crew, and hear about these fascinating features and more.
Free tours are available in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Airlie and Mackay. Find your dates below and bring the family along for the day.
| City |
Dates |
Times |
Location |
See photos on our Facebook event page |
| Melbourne |
Sat 16 March
Sun 17 March |
9am - 2pm
10am - 4pm |
Map |
Count me in! |
| Sydney |
Sun 24 March
Mon 25 March |
10am - 4pm
9am - 4pm |
Map |
Count me in! |
| Brisbane |
Thu 4 April |
9am - 2pm |
Map |
Count me in! |
| Townsville |
Sat 13 April |
9am - 4pm |
Map |
Full |
| Bowen |
Sun 14 April |
2pm - 5pm |
Map |
Count me in! |
| Airlie Beach |
Wed 17 April |
11am - 5pm |
Map |
Full |
| Mackay |
Fri 19 April |
9am - 4pm |
Map |
Full |
| Mackay |
Fri 19 April |
6pm - 8pm |
Map |
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Important please read: Much to our regret there is no wheelchair access on board the Rainbow Warrior. We are very sorry and invite wheelchair users to join us for the exhibition part of the Rainbow Warrior tours on the dock instead.
Please come early to avoid having to queue for too long, and be aware that for safety reasons you can only view the ship via a guided tour, you cannot explore the ship on your own.
Watch Greenpeace’s story
For over 40 years, we have taken on the seemingly impossible and we have won. Our choices today will determine the fate of the Great Barrier Reef -- our most precious natural icon. Join the movement. Help save the Reef.
LIVE updates from the deck
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Yesterday we visited Townsville. Captain Peter Willcox made a guest appearance as driver of the inflatables, to give visitors a slightly wet but exhilarating ride to the boat tours of the Rainbow Warrior.
The weather came good for us after 5 days of rain and 40 knot winds, the sun was shining and a fun and inspiring day was had by all.
Next stop Bowen and then onto Airlie Beach on the 17th and the final stop Mackay on the 19th.
See a selection of our favourite images from the tour on our Facebook page.