One Breath. Endless Possibilities
Learn freediving with local instructors in Tasmania’s pristine waters, from your first breath-hold to advanced techniques.
Your path to Freediving
Choose the experience that fits your goals—whether you're curious about your first breath-hold or ready to earn your certification.
Pool Training
Perfect your technique in a controlled environment. Master breath-holds, equalisation, and diving fundamentals before taking your skills to open water.
PADI Freediver Certification
Earn your internationally recognised freediving certification. Learn safety protocols, proper techniques, and dive with confidence.
Introduction to Freediving
Never tried freediving before? This discovery session is your gateway. Experience what it feels like to hold your breath underwater in a safe, supportive setting.
Breath Coaching
Unlock your potential through specialised breathing techniques. Improve your breath-hold capacity, reduce anxiety, and enhance performance—in and out of the water.
Why Freediving?
Freediving is more than a sport; it's a journey inward. With nothing but a single breath, you'll discover a profound sense of calm and experience the underwater world in its purest form. Here's some of what draws people to freediving:
Adventure
Discover hidden places, encounter marine life, and experience the excitement of true ocean freedom and exploration.
Confidence
Build confidence in the ocean, your body, and your mind through progressive training, supportive coaching, and overcoming personal challenges.
Stillness
Freediving teaches calmness and relaxation through mindfulness, helping you disconnect from stress and reconnect with yourself.
Community
Freediving brings together like-minded people who share a passion for the ocean, self-growth, safety, adventure, and meaningful connection.
Freediving Experiences
Experiences designed to build confidence, skill and connection to the ocean, the community & yourself.
PADI Freediver: Theory + Pool + Ocean
$650 3 Days Duration
Eaglehawk Neck Double Boat Dive
$170 4h Duration
Pool Training Wednesday & Friday
From $48 per session
1.5h Duration
Basic Freediver: Theory + Pool
$450 2 Day Duration
Deep South Reset - Bicheno
Early Bird - From $749
3 Days Duration
Social Freedive & Picnic
FREE!
2-5h Duration
Line Training
From $72.50 per session
2h Duration
Private Coaching
From $175
1-4h Duration
Snorkel Tours
From $150 per session
1-4h Duration
Why choose Us
Learning to freedive requires trust. Our certified instructors combine rigorous safety standards with a personalised approach that respects your pace and goals. We don't rush you—we guide you.
Certified Instructors: More than 15 years of experience.
Continuous Growth: Regular training sessions and community support for lifelong development.
Personalised Training: Your pace, your goals, your journey—we adapt to you.
Local Expertise: Deep knowledge of Tasmania's best and safest dive sites.
Join the Deep South Community
Freediving is better together. When you freedive with Deep South, you're joining a supportive community of ocean lovers who grow, learn and celebrate progress together.
Connect with experienced freedivers for regular group sessions, find trusted dive buddies for weekend ocean adventures, and access our network for tips, encouragement, and trip planning. We organise social events, explore Tasmania's best dive sites together, and build genuine friendships through our shared passion.
The mental resilience and trust developed through freediving create bonds that extend far beyond the water. You're not just learning a skill—you're finding your tribe.
Dive deeper. Together.
Frequently Asked Questions
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You don't need to be an Olympic swimmer, but basic swimming comfort is essential. If you can swim 200 meters and feel relaxed in deep water, you're ready to start freediving.
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When practiced with proper training, supervision, and safety protocols, freediving is very safe. We never train alone, always follow proven safety procedures, and progress at a pace that keeps you comfortable and confident.
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You'll experience breath-holding and basic freediving in your very first session. Building solid technique and progressing to certification typically takes 6-8 weeks of regular pool training, followed by open water sessions.
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Fins, mask and snorkel, weight belt, wetsuit with hood (5mm open cell recommended for Tassie waters), wetsuit gloves and socks.
Or contact us to arrange hire gear
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Absolutely. Most beginners start around 30-45 seconds and are surprised how quickly they progress. Freediving is more about relaxation and technique than lung capacity—we'll teach you both.
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Freediving uses no equipment except mask and fins—just a single breath. It's quieter, more intimate with marine life, and focuses heavily on breath control and mental discipline. Scuba uses tanks and lets you stay down longer.
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Yes, we offer private 1:1 and small group coaching sessions and private freediving courses. Contact us to discuss your needs and schedule.