Freediving Australia: Central Coast

Not just another freediving course.

This isn’t a “tick the boxes and leave” kind of course. When you train with us, you join one of Australia’s largest and most active freediving communities, with access to social dives, trips, pool sessions, and ocean training.

We’ve trained thousands of freedivers through Freediving Family, and our community is diving every week. er.

Through our WhatsApp and Facebook groups, you’ll easily connect with dive buddies and explore Australia underwat

We dive at some of the Central Coast’s best locations, with conditions chosen specifically for learning. We meet at Terrigal Haven boat ramp for our dive sessions. One dive is at the Haven itself and the other we jump on a boat for!

How our courses work: 3 components

  • Theory

    The initial theory component where we’ll introduce freediving concepts is run in the poolside classroom at Mingara Aquatics located at 12/14c Mingara Dr, Tumbi Umbi NSW 2261.

  • Pool

    Each course has a pool training component which takes place at Mingara Aquatics located at 12/14c Mingara Dr, Tumbi Umbi NSW 2261.

  • Ocean session

    For the ocean component, we meet at Terrigal Haven boat ramp for our dive sessions. Our first dive will be in the Haven itself. Our second will be a boat dive.

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Courses offered in Central Coast

  • Discover Freediving Course

    Discover Freediving Course

    1 Day $290 AUD

    Our Discover Freediving Experience is an opportunity to dip your toes into the world of freediving, explore something new, and see how it feels to move through the water on a single breath.

    COMING SOON

  • Wave 1 Beginner Course

    2 Days $595 AUD

    Learn the amazing skills that will unlock the ocean for you. You’ll be shocked at what you can achieve. You’ll be amazed at how easy it all feels. Absolutely anyone can join! This is where freediving begins!

    coming soon

We aren’t currently running courses in Perth due to instructor availability but join our mailing list for updates when courses resume!

  • “I am so impressed with how inclusive everyone is and how professionally the courses are run and of course they are a lot of fun! If you want to give free diving a go I highly recommend that you start with this group. You will learn how to dive safely and have fun.”

    —Michelle De Vries

  • “Such an awesome experience. I learnt so much and I'm so keen to continue diving. All of the instructors are extremely knowledgeable, helpful and approachable.”

    —Liam Phillips

  • “Spent a Deep Weekend at Kilsby Sinkhole...and learned and gained so much in such a short time…The atmosphere is supportive, you're stretched heaps, while at the same time if something isn't right you can pull back. The location is super rare and special. One of Adam's gifts is quickly diagnosing and trouble-shooting problems with your freediving. What seems like a massive barrier is surmountable. Extremely valuable experience.”

    —Angus McLeay

  • "Freediving Australia are exemplary! The focus is on having fun and being relaxed to improve your experience. Do not look elsewhere, these guys are the best in the business."

    —Adam Palmer

  • “This course surpassed my expectations so much! I thought that I would enjoy freediving but now I absolutely love it.”

    —Kelly Roberts

  • “My instructor was a legend, very knowledgeable, friendly and generous with his time and sharing his knowledge and experience.”

    —Alex Allen

FAQs

  • Gear hire is included free of charge in all our courses.

  • All of our courses are taught under Molchanovs Freediving Education -the highest standard of freediving education in the world.

    Once you finish your course and complete the requirements, you will receive a relevant Molchanovs certification.

  • DO NOT scuba dive 24 hours before freediving.

    DO NOT dive if you are congested.

    DO NOT have a heavy breakfast before your dives.

    DO NOT have any coffee or energetic drinks before your dives.

  • You need to be at least 16 years old (with a parental/guardian's signed consent).

    You need to bring your Medical & Liability Release forms signed and completed before starting the course.

    For each level, there are specific prerequisites that you can check above.

  • The minimum amount of students we can take per course is 3 persons. So if you and your family or friends would like to have a private course (and there are at least 3 of you), then we can definitely arrange a date exclusively for you!

  • In order to book a spot on your freediving course a $150 AUD deposit is needed. This deposit is completely refundable until 4 weeks before your course starting date. After this 4 week period this deposit is non refundable and we require the remaining course fee.  

  • Sometimes we might need to postpone your freediving course, for reasons such as:

    • Poor weather conditions that are not safe or suitable for an entry level freediver.

    • Instructor illness

    • Low course numbers - for every course we have a minimum required attendance to be able to run the course. If the course has low numbers, we’ll try and reschedule you to another weekend with a course running.

    If a course gets rescheduled or postponed by the Freediving Family, we will offer a number of available dates for you to join us in the future.

    If you are not able to make any future dates then you will be entitled to a full refund of your course fee provided that you have not already commenced your course (attended the first day of the course in which we usually do a theory and pool session.)

  • The minimum amount of students we can take per course is 3 persons. So if you and your family or friends would like to have a private course (and there are at least 3 of you), then we can definitely arrange a date exclusively for you.

Get in touch.

Have more questions? Shoot us a message below or feel free to reach out on WhatsApp: +61 431 542 637