PADI Freediver Course, Sydney (2 Days)
Timing and Logistics:
BONDI COURSE
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IN THE CLASSROOM: Theory and Breath-work
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Bondi Course Pool Location: Waverly College Pool, 131 Birrell Street Waverley NSW 2024*Parking Option 1: Pedestrian Gate 9a - Birrell Street. The pedestrian gate is on Birrell Street opposite Waverley Park and is a very short walk - around a minute - to the pool area.
Parking Option 2: Pedestrian Gate 12 - Henrietta Street. The entrance to the car park is on Henrietta Street, which is on the corner of Birrell Street and, again, opposite Waverley Park and the Waverley Bowling Club. The carpark entrance is at the very beginning of Henrietta Street. Again, from the car park, it's a short walk - around a minute - to the pool area.
*Note for Bondi Courses: as Waverly is an outdoor pool, we may re-locate to our indoor pool option in the event of poor weather. For all courses after April, we will be using our indoor pool. Please confirm pool location with your Instructor on Day 1.
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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
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IN THE CLASSROOM: Theory and Breath-work
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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: 12:30 PM - 2:30 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!