About - OceanSense Freediving Courses

About Oceansense & Our Freediving Courses

Experts in Freediving Courses, Day Trips And Retreats

About Freediving

Discover the beauty of the underwater world with our freediving courses, day trips and retreats!

What is Freediving?

Freediving is the practice of diving on a single breath of air, allowing you to explore the underwater world with minimal equipment and maximum freedom. Unlike scuba diving, freediving connects you directly with the ocean, relying only on your breath and body.

For thousands of years, freediving has been part of human survival and culture — from hunting and gathering resources to exploring the depths of the sea. Today, it has evolved into one of the fastest-growing recreational water sports worldwide.

To progress safely and unlock your full potential, many people choose structured freediving courses. In Australia, training programs with internationally recognised organisations like Molchanovs, PADI, and SSI are available for beginners as well as advanced freedivers. These courses teach you the techniques, safety skills, and knowledge needed to explore deeper and longer while respecting your body’s natural limits.

Whether you are based in NSW or QLD, or anywhere across the east coast of Australia, taking a freediving course with OceanSense Freediving is the best way to build confidence and experience in the water. Freediving is more than a sport — it’s an adventure, a lifestyle, and a unique way to connect with the ocean.

discover the wonders underwater with our freediving courses and retreats
meet a turtle on our freediving courses
female diver leads freediving courses

About Us

With several locations along the east coast of Australia, OceanSense offers world-class freediving courses, certifications, training sessions, community meet-ups, and day trips. We also run retreats at some of the most iconic freediving destinations in the world, including our regular international holidays.

Whether you’re based in, or visiting Sydney (New South Wales), Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, or the Whitsundays region in North Queensland, our team provides a complete pathway into freediving. From beginner courses to advanced freediving, master mentorships and even professional-level instructor courses, you can train, progress, and join a supportive community of freedivers across Australia.

Our Freediving Instructors

OceanSense is led not only by passionate and knowledgeable instructors, but also by elite freediving athletes. Since 2023, we have proudly supported and sponsored Australian freediving depth and pool nationals, as well as other local competitions along the east coast. This competitive experience enriches our teaching, giving students insights and skills directly from athletes who perform at the highest level.

Learn more about our instructors.

Freediving Courses & Training

In every one of our freediving courses, we place a strong emphasis on personal attention and safety. With our 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio in the ocean, we ensure that each freediver receives dedicated guidance. Whether you are joining us for your first breath-hold experience, advancing your depth with structured training sessions, or preparing for performance goals through a tailored master mentorship, you’ll find a pathway suited to your needs.

OceanSense is committed to helping you achieve success—whether you are just beginning your journey or are an experienced diver seeking new challenges.

Contact us today to learn more about our freediving courses, instructor training, mentorship programs, and day trips across Australia.

Learn to freedive with expert instructors & small classes in a safe and supportive environment.