Freediving Melbourne Blog

Freediving at Kilsby Sinkhole: Why Every Freediver Should Experience It Imagine looking down into water so clear that it almost feels like you're floating in mid-air. No tropical island required. No expensive international flights. Just one of Australia's most incredible freshwater diving locations. Welcome to Kilsby Sinkhole. Located near Mount Gambier in South Australia, Kilsby Sinkhole is famous for its extraordinary water clarity and unique underwater environment. For freedivers, it's a pretty special place to visit. What is Kilsby Sinkhole? Kilsby Sinkhole is a natural water-filled sinkhole located in South Australia's Limestone Coast region just 15 minutes outside of Mount...

The Ultimate Freediving Equipment Guide: What Do You Actually Need? So you've decided to try freediving. Excellent choice! You've probably already started imagining yourself gliding effortlessly through crystal-clear water, looking like a professional underwater ninja. But first, there's the small matter of equipment. Walk into a dive shop or start browsing online and you'll quickly discover that freediving equipment comes in every shape, colour and price range imaginable. Carbon fins? Fibreglass fins? Low-volume masks? Open-cell wetsuits? Suddenly, you need a degree in underwater shopping. Don't worry. Here's what you actually need to get started. 1. A good freediving mask Your...

How to Start Freediving in Melbourne: Everything You Need to Know Ever looked underwater, taken a big breath and thought, "I wish I could stay down there a little longer"? Well, you're in the right place. Freediving is one of the most incredible ways to explore the underwater world. No bulky scuba tanks, no noisy bubbles and no complicated equipment strapped to your back. Just you, your breath, a mask, some fins and a whole lot of blue. And the good news? You don't need to be an Olympic swimmer, a mermaid or someone who grew up with gills to...

Short answer: yes. Long answer: yeeeeeeeees. But let's unpack that a little because if you've ever looked at the price of a freedive course and thought, "Surely I can just watch a few YouTube videos and start diving like a dolphin?" you're not alone. It's a fair question. After all, humans have been holding their breath and diving underwater long before certifications, instructors, or expensive carbon fins existed. So why pay for a course? The "I Can Already Hold My Breath" Argument One of the most common things we hear is: "I can already hold my breath for a minute...

Salt Sessions Freediving runs monthly freedive courses here in Melbourne every month of the year! Our focus is to equip and train you with the skills to improve your freediving.  Salt Sessions Freediving is the largest freedive training centre here in Melbourne. Ever wanted to improve your freediving and unsure where to start? Our freedive courses taught here in Melbourne focus on giving you the skills to become a better and safer freediver through education,  training techniques and practical experience.   Our theory sessions are generally run on Friday evenings via an online link, no long commutes in your car. The...

Fun dives - only $119 Come join Salt Sessions Freediving for fun dives here in Port Phillip Bay exploring the bay for a 2,5hr fun dive. If you want to get some scallops please note you will need to have a valid Victorian fishing license.   Come meet new dive buddies and get into the water!! Dates: 22 Dec 2024 19 Jan 2025 9 Feb 2025 16 March 2025 Freedive Courses: Ever wanted to improve your freediving? Come join us on one of our freedive courses this summer here in Melbourne: 27& 29 Dec 10 & 12 Jan 24 & 26...