Freediving and
Breath-Hold Course — Wellington

Want to dive deeper, stay down longer, and feel more confident underwater?

Whether you're into freediving or spearfishing, this workshop will take your breath-hold skills and your safety to the next level.

What You’ll Learn

Over two fun, focused sessions, you’ll unlock the techniques used by experienced freedivers:

Master your breathing and breath-up routines
Improve equalisation and relaxation
Build confidence through dry and in-water breath-hold training
Learn rescue skills and safe diving practices

The Workshop

Night 1 – Classroom (6–9pm at Dive HQ)

We’ll cover freediving fundamentals — breathing, equalisation, safety, and gear.
You’ll also complete dry breath-hold drills and take home exercises to keep improving.

Night 2 – Pool (6:30–9:30pm at Te Ngāengae Pool, Lower Hutt)
Put it all into practice: static and dynamic apnea, duck diving, buoyancy checks, and rescue techniques.

Private sessions also available — tailored to your goals and schedule.

FAQ's

Do I need to be a strong swimmer?

You don't need to be a competitive swimmer, but you should be comfortable and relaxed in the water. The course builds your confidence gradually, starting with dry breathing drills before moving into the pool.

Is this course suitable for spearfishing?

Yes. The breathing, equalisation, safety and breath-hold techniques you'll learn apply directly to both freediving and spearfishing. If your goal is to stay down longer and dive more safely while spearfishing, this course is built for you.

Do I need my own gear?

You'll need a freediving wetsuit, weights, socks, fins, and a mask & snorkel, plus togs and a towel. If you don't have your own gear, we hire a full set for $50. You can also buy your own kit from our shop and use it on the course.

What will I learn?

Over two sessions you'll cover breathing and breath-up routines, equalisation and relaxation, dry and in-water breath-hold training, plus rescue skills and safe diving practices. Night one is classroom-based at Dive HQ; night two is in the pool at Te Ngāengae Pool, Lower Hutt.

How long is the course and where is it held?

It runs over two evenings — the classroom session (6–9pm at Dive HQ) and the pool session (6:30–9:30pm at Te Ngāengae Pool, Lower Hutt). Private sessions tailored to your schedule are also available.

How much does it cost?

$250 per person, plus $50 if you need to hire equipment.

Freediving and
Breath-Hold Course — Wellington

What You’ll Learn

The Workshop

What You’ll Need

Cost

Ready to level up your freediving?