November - Kilsby Sinkhole Freediving Retreat (AIDA 1, 2 and 3 options) 26-30th November 2025
Dive Retreat Information and Itinerary: 26th to 30th November 2025
Join us for an unforgettable freediving retreat in the stunning underwater landscapes of Mount Gambier. This retreat welcomes freedivers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Here’s what we have in store:
Courses for All Levels
Beginners: Complete your AIDA 1 or 2, or Wave 1 certification.
Intermediate to Advanced: Progress to more advanced courses, with instruction up to AIDA 4 available.
Comprehensive Training
Our retreat includes:
Daily Dive Sessions: Experience 2 dives in Kilsby Sinkhole and 2 dives in other spectacular locations.
Morning Breathwork and Stretching: Start your day with rejuvenating sessions.
Diverse Workshops: Enhance your skills with workshops on equalisation, technique, spearfishing and more.
Pool Session/s: Included so you can complete a course certificate.
Pricing
$990 (accommodation not included)
Accommodation Options
Stay at our home base, conveniently located opposite the beach in Port Macdonnell, renowned as the Southern Rock Lobster capital of Australia. Enjoy easy access to excellent ocean dive spots and opportunities to observe and catch local marine life.
Accommodation options (available on a first-come, first-served basis):
Camping: $25 per night
Dorm-style Shared Room: $45 per night
Double Room: $100 per night
What to Bring
Freediving gear: Mask, snorkel, 5mm+ wetsuit, weight belt and weights, neoprene socks, and gloves.
Warm and comfortable clothes, sunscreen, towel, and personal toiletries.
Note: Some gear is available for hire, including 5mm wetsuits, essential for the 14°C water in Kilsby Sinkhole.
Retreat Schedule
The schedule is subject to change. Dives at Kilsby Sinkhole and Little Blue Lake are coached, with free time each day for social foraging dives and buddying up to snorkel some of the amazing local sinkholes.
Day 1: Arrival - November 26th 2025
Guests arrive in Port Macdonnell on the 19th of March and meet at Home Base.
Group dinner to get to know each other.
Day 2: Kickoff - November 27th 2025
Morning theory or EQ fundamentals session at our Home Base.
Morning pool session in Mount Gambier
Afternoon dive at Little Blue Lake to practice equalisation and acclimatise to depth.
Group meal at our home base, featuring plenty of fresh seafood.
Day 3: Diving and Foraging November 28th 2025
Morning breathwork and stretching session.
Morning dive - Forage for crayfish and abalone at local dive sites or snorkel at Ewens Pond.
Optional afternoon depth session at Little Blue Lake
Day 4: Skill Enhancement - November 29th 2025
Morning stretching session
First dive in the famous Kilsby Sinkhole.
Group meal at our home base with fresh seafood dinner.
Day 5: The last hurrah - November 30th
Morning stretching session
Final photo session in Kilsby Sinkhole.
Planned Retreat activities conclude.
Join us for an adventure like no other, filled with breathtaking underwater landscapes, comprehensive training, and a welcoming community of fellow divers. Book your spot now and get ready to dive deep!
Dive Retreat Information and Itinerary: 26th to 30th November 2025
Join us for an unforgettable freediving retreat in the stunning underwater landscapes of Mount Gambier. This retreat welcomes freedivers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Here’s what we have in store:
Courses for All Levels
Beginners: Complete your AIDA 1 or 2, or Wave 1 certification.
Intermediate to Advanced: Progress to more advanced courses, with instruction up to AIDA 4 available.
Comprehensive Training
Our retreat includes:
Daily Dive Sessions: Experience 2 dives in Kilsby Sinkhole and 2 dives in other spectacular locations.
Morning Breathwork and Stretching: Start your day with rejuvenating sessions.
Diverse Workshops: Enhance your skills with workshops on equalisation, technique, spearfishing and more.
Pool Session/s: Included so you can complete a course certificate.
Pricing
$990 (accommodation not included)
Accommodation Options
Stay at our home base, conveniently located opposite the beach in Port Macdonnell, renowned as the Southern Rock Lobster capital of Australia. Enjoy easy access to excellent ocean dive spots and opportunities to observe and catch local marine life.
Accommodation options (available on a first-come, first-served basis):
Camping: $25 per night
Dorm-style Shared Room: $45 per night
Double Room: $100 per night
What to Bring
Freediving gear: Mask, snorkel, 5mm+ wetsuit, weight belt and weights, neoprene socks, and gloves.
Warm and comfortable clothes, sunscreen, towel, and personal toiletries.
Note: Some gear is available for hire, including 5mm wetsuits, essential for the 14°C water in Kilsby Sinkhole.
Retreat Schedule
The schedule is subject to change. Dives at Kilsby Sinkhole and Little Blue Lake are coached, with free time each day for social foraging dives and buddying up to snorkel some of the amazing local sinkholes.
Day 1: Arrival - November 26th 2025
Guests arrive in Port Macdonnell on the 19th of March and meet at Home Base.
Group dinner to get to know each other.
Day 2: Kickoff - November 27th 2025
Morning theory or EQ fundamentals session at our Home Base.
Morning pool session in Mount Gambier
Afternoon dive at Little Blue Lake to practice equalisation and acclimatise to depth.
Group meal at our home base, featuring plenty of fresh seafood.
Day 3: Diving and Foraging November 28th 2025
Morning breathwork and stretching session.
Morning dive - Forage for crayfish and abalone at local dive sites or snorkel at Ewens Pond.
Optional afternoon depth session at Little Blue Lake
Day 4: Skill Enhancement - November 29th 2025
Morning stretching session
First dive in the famous Kilsby Sinkhole.
Group meal at our home base with fresh seafood dinner.
Day 5: The last hurrah - November 30th
Morning stretching session
Final photo session in Kilsby Sinkhole.
Planned Retreat activities conclude.
Join us for an adventure like no other, filled with breathtaking underwater landscapes, comprehensive training, and a welcoming community of fellow divers. Book your spot now and get ready to dive deep!
Dive Retreat Information and Itinerary: 26th to 30th November 2025
Join us for an unforgettable freediving retreat in the stunning underwater landscapes of Mount Gambier. This retreat welcomes freedivers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Here’s what we have in store:
Courses for All Levels
Beginners: Complete your AIDA 1 or 2, or Wave 1 certification.
Intermediate to Advanced: Progress to more advanced courses, with instruction up to AIDA 4 available.
Comprehensive Training
Our retreat includes:
Daily Dive Sessions: Experience 2 dives in Kilsby Sinkhole and 2 dives in other spectacular locations.
Morning Breathwork and Stretching: Start your day with rejuvenating sessions.
Diverse Workshops: Enhance your skills with workshops on equalisation, technique, spearfishing and more.
Pool Session/s: Included so you can complete a course certificate.
Pricing
$990 (accommodation not included)
Accommodation Options
Stay at our home base, conveniently located opposite the beach in Port Macdonnell, renowned as the Southern Rock Lobster capital of Australia. Enjoy easy access to excellent ocean dive spots and opportunities to observe and catch local marine life.
Accommodation options (available on a first-come, first-served basis):
Camping: $25 per night
Dorm-style Shared Room: $45 per night
Double Room: $100 per night
What to Bring
Freediving gear: Mask, snorkel, 5mm+ wetsuit, weight belt and weights, neoprene socks, and gloves.
Warm and comfortable clothes, sunscreen, towel, and personal toiletries.
Note: Some gear is available for hire, including 5mm wetsuits, essential for the 14°C water in Kilsby Sinkhole.
Retreat Schedule
The schedule is subject to change. Dives at Kilsby Sinkhole and Little Blue Lake are coached, with free time each day for social foraging dives and buddying up to snorkel some of the amazing local sinkholes.
Day 1: Arrival - November 26th 2025
Guests arrive in Port Macdonnell on the 19th of March and meet at Home Base.
Group dinner to get to know each other.
Day 2: Kickoff - November 27th 2025
Morning theory or EQ fundamentals session at our Home Base.
Morning pool session in Mount Gambier
Afternoon dive at Little Blue Lake to practice equalisation and acclimatise to depth.
Group meal at our home base, featuring plenty of fresh seafood.
Day 3: Diving and Foraging November 28th 2025
Morning breathwork and stretching session.
Morning dive - Forage for crayfish and abalone at local dive sites or snorkel at Ewens Pond.
Optional afternoon depth session at Little Blue Lake
Day 4: Skill Enhancement - November 29th 2025
Morning stretching session
First dive in the famous Kilsby Sinkhole.
Group meal at our home base with fresh seafood dinner.
Day 5: The last hurrah - November 30th
Morning stretching session
Final photo session in Kilsby Sinkhole.
Planned Retreat activities conclude.
Join us for an adventure like no other, filled with breathtaking underwater landscapes, comprehensive training, and a welcoming community of fellow divers. Book your spot now and get ready to dive deep!