PADI Freediver Course, Sydney (2 Days)

Timing and Logistics

*Remember to check the course schedule of your correct location: BONDI or MANLY

*Scroll down a bit to get to Manly

BONDI COURSE

  • IN THE CLASSROOM: Theory and Breath-work

    Time:

    9:00 AM - 11:30 AM/12 PM


    Bondi Course Meeting Location:

    Dive Centre Bondi, 198 Bondi Rd, Bondi NSW 2026, Australia


    Parking:

    Free/all-day parking is available on Ocean St; arrive early to find one! Try surrounding streets if you have no luck.

    IN THE POOL: Freediving Techniques

    Time:

    1:30 PM - 3:30 PM


    Bondi Course Pool Location:

    UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre (B5)

    Parking Option 1: there are several parking spots right next to the Aquatic Centre. Drive right through to the end of ‘First Ave W’ until you see them!

    Parking Option 2: there is a larger parking facility nearby on campus called ‘Share with Oscar Parking’ - plenty of spots there.

  • IN THE OCEAN: Open Water Diving

    *Note: due to changing ocean conditions, your dive site may change, your instructor will share the final decision with you on Day 1 of your course!

    Time:     8:00 AM - approx 1.30pm
    Bondi Course Meeting Location: Gordon’s Bay, Clovelly SLSC Car Park, Clovelly, NSW
    Parking: Clovelly Car Park, free parking for 4hrs. Arrive early to score a spot!

    8:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Open Water Dive 1

    BREAK (enjoy a 45m break in between, bring snacks!)

    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Open Water Dive 2

    1:00 PM - Debrief & goodbyes!

MANLY COURSE

  • IN THE CLASSROOM: Theory and Breath-work

    Time:

    9:00 AM - 11:30AM/12 PM


    Manly Course Meeting Location:

    Curl Curl Community Room in Harbord Diggers, 88 Evans St, Freshwater NSW 2096

    Parking: Free parking is available in the underground carpark - entry is located on Evans Street.

    The car park has two levels, access to the lower level is via the ramp, row C.

    Lifts will take you to “LG” (Lower Ground), the club entrance where you will need to sign into the club with your identification such as drivers license, RMS digital copy is accepted. From Member Services, the Curl Curl Community Room is located on the left, staff will direct you where to go.

    IN THE POOL: Freediving Techniques

    Time:

    1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    Manly Course Meeting Location:

    Aqua Culture Swim Academy Brookvale, 127B Old Pittwater Rd, Brookvale NSW 2100


    Parking: Available onsite at Aqua Culture.

  • IN THE OCEAN: Open Water Diving

    *Note: due to changing ocean conditions, your dive site may change, your instructor will share the final decision with you on Day 1 of your course!

    Time:     8:00 AM - approx 1.30pm
    Manly Course Meeting Location:     Shelly Beach, Manly, NSW

    Parking Option 1: Shelly Beach Carpark (4hrs Paid Parking) Arrive early to score a spot!

    Parking Option 2: If you miss out on Option 1, just outside the carpark there on Bower St there is free all-day parking (only a few spots). Be careful as 2hr parking begins at the sign. If you park in a 2P area, make sure you move your car in between dives.

    8:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Open Water Dive 1


    BREAK (enjoy a 45m break in between, bring snacks!)


    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Open Water Dive 2


    1:00 PM - Debrief & goodbyes!