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Deep South Social Freedive & Picnic

  • Fossil Cove Conservation Area TAS Australia (map)

Come join the Deep South Freediving community for a fun and relaxed freedive and picnic at Fossil Cove!

Whether you're keen to explore new underwater spots, meet fellow ocean lovers, trade tips and tricks with other freedivers or just come for a snorkel or swim, this is the perfect day out. Everyone is welcome!

Location:

Fossil Cove Conservation Area

Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sSFi1wcQCiicVBaB7?g_st=ac

It's one of our favourite spots close to Hobart. It has shallow spots for cruising and a nice drop-off for those wanting something a little deeper but best of all is the giant kelp forest!

PLEASE READ

  • The dive site is a 15min walk away from the car park with many steps.

  • Car parking is on the side of the road at the end of Fossil Cove Drive.

This is a free event though you do need to RSVP below please to help the organisers run a smooth event.

Date & Time: Saturday 25th July

  • 10:00-10:20 - Arrive at the dive site, meet the community, find a buddy to dive with and discuss your capabilities, put on your wetsuit and get a lucky door prize ticket!

  • 10:20AM - Essential pre - dive briefing followed by a fun group photo

  • 10:30AM - Dive in!

Feel free to end your dive and get the picnic started on the rocks when you’re ready

What to Expect:

  • Go in the free draw to win a lucky door prize just by coming!

  • A wide variety of rich underwater life including a giant kelp forest!

  • Share a picnic lunch by the water - bring a plate to share

  • Connect with awesome like minded people

Want a chance to win the lucky door prize? Here’s how:

  • Arrive by 10:20 AM for the pre-dive briefing and collect your lucky number.

  • Jump in for a fun time with the community.

  • Join us for the community picnic where we’ll draw the winning number

  • A huge shoutout to everyone for generously sponsoring us and donating to these events

A few reminders:

We highly encourage taking a freediving course with us to learn how to freedive safely and proficiently.

  • This is a free, casual meet-up, not a formal course, so please ensure you’re comfortable to look after yourself and always buddy up (you can find a buddy during the pre dive chat if you come alone).

  • Conditions may change - check the discussion tab for weather/location updates

  • We highly encourage car pooling to these events so we don't over crowd areas. Keep your eye on the Facebook discussion for a car pooling thread.

  • Note: The only thing we take at social dives are photos, so please no harvesting of abalone, fish, or crayfish.

  • Don't have snorkel or freedive gear? Get in touch now to arrange hire options.

Please send us a message if you have any questions or if you’re keen to donate a lucky door prize to the next event.

Join the Facebook event and stay up to date in the discussions thread: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DsSyteYv4/

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PS - The post dive picnic might just be the best part..

Please RSVP below and we'll see you in the water.

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