Freediving Australia: Gold 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. Through our WhatsApp and Facebook groups, you’ll easily connect with dive buddies and explore Australia underwater.

We dive at some of the Gold Coast’s best locations, with conditions chosen specifically for learning. But that being said, the ocean is…the ocean! Sometimes it doesn’t play ball. Our primary dive site is Wonder Reef.

Also, if you don’t meet the course requirements straight away, you can return as many times as needed at no extra cost. Everyone progresses differently, and we believe you shouldn’t have to pay twice to complete the same course.

How our courses work: 3 components

  • Theory

    The initial theory component where we’ll introduce freediving concepts is run at the Adreno Gold Coast store itself! Located at 3/3-9 Rawlins St, Southport QLD 4215

  • Pool

    Each course has a pool training component which takes place at Gold Coast Aquatic Centre located at Marine Parade, Southport QLD 4215, Australia.

  • Ocean

    For the ocean component, we dive on the spectacular Wonder Reef!



Courses offered on the Gold Coast

  • W1Sydney

    Wave 1 - Beginner Freediving

    2 days $575

    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!

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  • Wave2Sydney

    Spearfishing Course - 1 Day

    1 day $305

    Learn everything you need to be a confident spearo! How to handle your equipment, what fish are good to eat and how to identify them, hunting/stalking techniques and everything you need to stay safe while spearfishing.

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  • Wave3Sydney

    Spearfishing Course - 2 Day

    2 days $575

    On the 2 day spearfishing course we cover everything that we cover on our one day course except we also include comprehensive freediving instruction as well. Our aim is to improve your freediving as much as possible so you feel comfortable underwater.

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  • “This reputation is well deserved! Absolutely incredible to learn from Freediving Family!”

    —Tom Sandstrom

  • “I did my wave 1 course with Freediving Family. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and made the experience really enjoyable. I highly recommend Freediving Fam for anyone wanting to start or expand there knowledge on freediving.”

    —Simon Boyd

  • "The Freediving family is one of the most incredible businesses that I've ever come across. From the services that they offer to their EXCEPTIONAL customer service. I am so appreciative of this incredible business and the passion and belief that they put into their diving and customer service."

    —Andrea McDowell

  • "Completed Wave 1 with Freediving Family. My instructor was so professional and warm, stepping through the course making each milestone very achievable."

    —Stephen Lewin

  • “The Wave 1 course was a great educational experience on both breath holding and learning about your own body limits. Mt instructor was not only comforting and supportive which made you feel more relaxed, (which is a very important aspect of this course) she was an amazing teacher in how she not only pointed out what you did well, she would give tips on what you could improve on. I will definitely be joining further classes and events because of the amazing experience I had!”

    —Andrew Whitelaw

  • “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 Philipps

  • “Loved training and learning to feedive with freediving family. My instructor was humble, hilarious and had so much knowledge and experience to share. I am lucky to have started my freediving with this amazing team of freedivers.”

    —Rob Turney

  • “Learned so much! 100% reccomended, best way ever to improve your diving, safety, and just enjoying your time on the water in general!”

    —Davis Koorey

  • "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

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FAQs

  • Gear hire is included free of charge in all our courses. Our hire gear is all high quality freediving equipment. It makes a big difference!

  • All of our courses are Molchanovs courses. Once you finish your course and complete all the requirements you will receive a certification.

  • If you don’t pass the performance requirements during the course you can come back and dive with us unlimited times until you do! You have 1 year to complete the requirements of the course.

  • 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.

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