Melbourne Freedive Courses

Eckart Benkenstein

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...

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Spearfishing Retreat in the Whitsundays

Eckart Benkenstein
The spearfishing retreat in the outer reefs off the Whitsunday Islands, hosted by Salt Sessions Freediving and Noobspearo, was a remarkable experience. It combined the thrill of the hunt, the beauty of the underwater world, the camaraderie of fellow adventurers, and the joy of making lasting memories.
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Interested in starting spearfishing but unsure where to start?

Eckart Benkenstein

Do you want to get into spearfishing and you are unsure where to start? Have you been spearfishing for a few years and you are not sure how to improve? Then the Beginner Spearfishing Course is the perfect place to begin. The course has been written and is hosted by Eckart who started out spearfishing over 20 years ago in South Africa and has since then dived all over the world. He has a passion for spearfishing and freediving, which is what he brings to you during the course. The courses are small with up to 3 students per course...

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The Kilsby Sinkhole: A Freediving Paradise in South Australia

Eckart Benkenstein

Located in the heart of South Australia's Flinders Ranges, the Kilsby Sinkhole is a stunning underwater paradise that offers some of the best freediving experiences in the country. With crystal-clear waters, diverse marine life, and an abundance of natural beauty, the Kilsby Sinkhole is a must-visit destination for any seasoned or aspiring freediver. The Kilsby Sinkhole is a natural sinkhole that was formed over thousands of years due to the collapse of the limestone roof. This unique geological formation creates a magnificent underwater environment that is both challenging and breathtaking. The sinkhole is approximately 27 meters deep and is surrounded...

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