Try Freediving is the perfect course for those people who want to experience freediving, but don’t feel confident in the open ocean or aren’t ready for deep freediving just yet.
Try Freediving is the perfect introduction to freediving. It’s a 1 day course, held both in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs and on the Central Coast. During this course, we will focus on having fun, being confident in the water, and recognising the feelings we have while holding our breath so that we can become more comfortable and relaxed in the water.
Try Freediving is a pool-focused course. It includes a full theory session, a breathing session and 2 pool sessions. (If weather permits, we may have 1 pool session and 1 shallow ocean session instead.)
The theory and breathing session involves knowledge development about freediving and safety, introduction to equalisation (getting those ears popping), what happens to our body as we hold our breath, relaxation and mental techniques and breathing techniques for breath holding.
The pool sessions will put all of these techniques into practice as we try static apnea (breath holding in the water) as well as introduce dynamic apnea (swimming distance under water), safety training and the most important skill of all… how to blow bubble rings!
You will leave this course feeling confident in the water, having expanded your comfort zone and feeling excited to test your new skills in the ocean next time you are swimming or snorkeling.
There is also the option to extend your course to the full Level 1 or Wave 1 freediving course where we will combine all of the skills learnt from the Try Freediving course in the open ocean with depth diving techniques to get you deep!
Day 1: UNSW Aquatic Centre (8.30 am – 3.00 pm)
Day 1: Mingara Aquatic Centre (8.30 am – 3.00pm)
If you’d like to learn more about freediving, check out our ultimate guide to freediving!
Did you love the try freediving course and want to do more? Check out other freediving courses below:
AUD$250.00
AUD$250.00
Our freediving courses combine theory, breathwork, and in-water sessions. You’ll learn how to stay calm underwater, improve your breathing, and dive deeper with confidence.
Absolutely. You’ll be guided through the basics in a relaxed, safe environment.
We run freediving courses in Sydney, the Central Coast, and Jervis Bay. All three locations offer stunning conditions for learning and practising freediving.
Our courses focus on fun, connection, and personal growth—not pressure or performance. Students often tell us the relaxed environment helped them reach goals they didn’t think were possible.
Freediving Central is led by Dan Parsons—one of Australia’s most respected freediving instructors. He and his experienced team are passionate about helping every student feel safe and supported.
Not at all. Freediving is more about mental calm than physical strength. Anyone can learn, regardless of age or fitness level.
Definitely. We offer private coaching and group sessions, including for businesses or corporate wellness. Just reach out to chat about what suits you best.
Yes. Once you complete your course, you’ll receive an internationally recognised certification, showing your freediving level and skills.
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