FREEDIVE WILD & UNTAMED TASMANIA
Your quest to explore wild coastal cliffs and caves, and to enter the pristine natural underwater world of southern Tasmania.
A long weekend freediving adventure to disconnect, and remember!
A QUEST INTO THE UNTAMED. A QUEST WAY BEYOND YOUR EVERY DAY.
Freedive into the blue that few people see. Know what it’s like to encounter the truly wild & free.
3-day guided small group freediving adventure
Unknown natural marine wildlife encounters
Expand beyond your realm into the Tasman Sea
Deeper mindful exploration into raw Nature
Immersion into challenging & exciting freediving territories
Guided by PADI Freediver Instructor Trainer, Marlon Quinn
Quest Type
Freediving
Price
Starting from $1200pp
Length
3 days
Guide
Marlon Quinn
NOTHING ABOUT THE TASMAN SEA IS
Guaranteed
EXCEPT
IT IS WILD, UNTAMED AND A PLACE YOU WILL REMEMBER
I first visited the Tasman Peninsula in 2015 when I ran the first freediving course in Hobart in February.
Never have I experienced a more profound and fantastic freediving adventure, than the parkour into the dark clear blue ocean, spilling forth under the tallest sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere.
In the trips to this magnificent place, I have seen Humpback Whales relaxing, Dolphins flying, Crayfish dotted like patchwork across rocks, and been swirled by baitballs. Not to mention, buzzed by Australian Fur Seals.
There really is nothing to guarantee about this place. It is wild. The weather and conditions may be glassy calm and amazing, or as I have seen, 6-metre swells, winds that knock you over, and ferocious. It is a destination to be revered and respected. Protected.
Those on a life quest. Those who seek a way of growing, of toiling through potential adversity, and being triumphant, even when it didn’t go to plan, this is where you want to have your adventure. It will make you want to be a steward, a protector for something much greater and more meaningful than merely a long weekend away on a freediving trip.
STEP FORWARD, TAKE YOUR LONG WEEKEND
FREEDIVING QUEST
I WILL BE BESIDE YOU
Let’s take a long weekend adventure together, freediving in the south of Tasmania, along the Tasman Peninsula.
This 3-day freediving adventure is for certified freedivers. You MUST hold a minimum PADI Freediver certification (level one or equivalent) to be a participant on the dives. The quest is limited from 4 to 6 people, so that you can enjoy your sense of wild without being trampled upon.
Three days. A long weekend guided freedive adventure in Tasmania that will leave you feeling re-modelled.
Your senses will first be alive with the thrill of a scenic boat tour, and brought back to Earth with breathwork and mindful immersion.
Connecting with local culture, we will dine together for the welcoming dinner, and for lunches.
And the ultimate plunge, two days of freediving adventures, zooming out along the coast and seeing wild places for the first time, then discovering what lay beneath them, hidden in the blue.
Behold, three days of adventure, let it be true:
- 2-hour Wild Ocean sightseeing eco boat tour
- Breathwork and mindfulness nature walk
- Group welcome dinner
- Morning breathwork and stretching session (2x)
- Private freediving boat tour (up to 4-hours) (2x)
- All lunches (3x)
- Fully guided freediving excursions
- Personalised freedive coaching (optional extra)
Accommodation is not included, to enable you to choose the most suitable type for your requirements.
Recommendations for accommodation in the Eaglehawk Neck vicinity include:
Book your Tassie Freedive Adventure early to secure your place, all bookings should be received no later than one month before the adventure.
WILD OCEAN ECO BOAT TOUR
We begin with a 2-hour sightseeing eco boat tour, to gain an authentic and real insight into the world that we are about to freedive within. Delivered by true custodians of the sea.
MINDFULNESS NATURE WALK
On this nature walk upon the rare geological formations of the coast, we will enter a mindful immersion, utilising breathwork techniques to evoke shinrin yoku, known as forest bathing
GROUP WELCOME DINNER
On the first evening we will gather together to open the long weekend adventure and share dinner ahead of the freediving adventures
PRIVATE FREEDIVE BOAT TOURS
Two days of 4-hour boat dives, exploring the Tasman Peninsula tallest seacliffs in the southern hemisphere and plunging the blue ocean waters in search of adventure
BREATHWORK AND STRETCHING
Each morning before the freedive boat excursions, bring yourself to a relaxed and fluid state through guided breathwork and relaxation exercises
ALL LUNCHES INCLUDED
Discover the local delights of southern Tasmanian food culture, with fruits of the sea, perky coffee, and restoration of energy after the excursions into the wild and untamed
PROFESSIONAL GUIDE
Relax confidently knowing that you are not only guided by the highest certified PADI Freediver Instructor Trainer, but also a former multi award-winning seal and dolphin eco tourism operator
PERSONALISED COACHING (OPTIONAL)
On your quest to explore the wild and untamed coastal experience for recharge, growth and confidence, take the opportunity to expand and gain new perspective through one-on-one coaching in breathwork and freediving
TASMAN GALLERY:
A SNEAK PEEK
DIVE IN
A tiny slice of wonder into the southern coast of Tasmania showing from the PADI Freediver Instructor course held in November 2025. Press play.
Explore
Fees and Charges
Immerse in a life quest to remember. Gain the best experience with an Australian freediving pioneer. The first dedicated freediving charter boat operator. The first instructor to gain access to and run courses in the famous South Australian sinkhole, Kilsby’s sinkhole (2015). Founder and founding President of the Melbourne Freediver’s Club. And the premiere PADI Freediver centre to open in Australia.
Connect with unparalleled freediving teaching experience and instructor knowledge for your best learning opportunity.
3-DAY FREEDIVING TAS QUEST
Starting at $1200pp
Tassie long weekend guided freediving adventure for 4-6 people, based in Eaglehawk Neck, Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania.
Eco boat tour
Breathwork
Boat Dives
Welcome dinner
All lunches
ONE-ON-ONE COACHING
From $80 / 30mins
Private one-on-one coaching available in 30-minute sessions for breathwork and freediving. Book and select in advance to save!
1:1 coaching
Breathwork
Freediving skills and techniques
Personalised coaching and feedback
Book early to secure your PLaCE
FREEDIVING ADVENTURE WEEKEND ITINERARY
DAY 1 – Friday
Our first encounter in the morning, is with a relaxed warm coffee or tea, where we first connect and set the full adventure in motion. Swiftly followed by an incredible scenic boat ride delivered by people who live and breathe this wild place every day. They rescue wildlife. They are modern caretakers that know better than we do. In the afternoon, you will breathe during a mindful immersion. Wandering over rare geological formations that have created rock patterns that curiously resemble as if man has made them. A quirk of nature mimicking man for a change. To welcome this quest, we shall share dinner together in the evening, before the freediving adventures begin in the morning.
DAY 2 – Saturday
Meeting early in the morning beside the bay, we begin with a breathwork and stretching session to limber the body, and relax the mind, preparing ourselves for the excursion into the wild. At 8am, the boat will leave the jetty, with our private group, and head out into the marine wilderness to further our explorations along the sea cliffs and caves. Returning at midday, we’ll exit wetsuits and dress into casual clothing for a well-earned lunch. The late afternoon and evening is free to your own arrangements, providing time for pause and reflection ahead of the new day. During this time private one-on-one breathwork coaching sessions are available.
DAY 3 – Sunday
Sunday morning delivers us in a nice easy routine, following the practices of Saturday morning’s early schedule and 8am freedive boat excursion. Harnessed with the new knowledge of Friday’s eco tour, and Saturday’s first exploration dive, this third day enables a broader perspective, space to see yourself within the world that has been new, fresh and exciting for two days. It’s an opportunity to try what wasn’t embarked upon in the days prior. A time to freshen that new perspective and awe for the adventures we love to take. To soak into the remembrances and the connection with wild nature and that of our new buddies. Returning from the boat dive at midday, we’ll change into casual clothes and enjoy our luncheon together, to share stories and to savour the learning and fun we had during our Tasmanian freediving quest. Following lunch, we’ll head off and begin the return to our homes or next destinations.
Why should I choose this quest?
Simply, there’s nothing like the coast of the Tasman Peninsula, even if it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity, I hope you’ll enjoy two.
How long is the quest?
The adventure is 3-days long, from the beginning on the first day in the morning, to finishing after lunch on the third day.
You are welcome to arrive days before and leave days after, however this quest includes three days.
Are there any prerequisites to attend?
In order to attend and complete the PADI Basic Freediver course the following prerequisites apply:
Be at least 12 years of age.
You must be able to swim confidently and use snorkelling equipment including mask, snorkel and fins
Complete the electronic forms during enrolment – Medical statement, Freediving Practices Statement of Understanding, and Risk / Liability Acceptance.
Please make contact if you are unsure about the prerequisites or if you have concerns about the items required for this programme.
What gear and equipment is needed for the ADVENTURE?
You must supply all your own freediving gear including wetsuit, fins, mask, snorkel, and weightbelt. If you require threaded weights for your weightbelt, please contact at least one week prior to the trip for arrangements.
*Thicker 5mm wetsuits are recommended for the in-water dives. As we spend extended time in the water, you may get cold more quickly than you’re used to.
WHAT IF BAD WEATHER CANCELS THE BOAT TRIPS?
Regretfully we are not in charge of the weather and sometimes plans do have to change. If bad weather occurs and the sightsee boat tour and the freedive boat dives are unable to go ahead as planned, firstly a re-schedule will be considered. If they are unable to go ahead at all and are cancelled by the operator, a refund less processing fee is to be provided for that portion. Refunds for the entire trip fee are regretfully unavailable and proper travel insurance cover is encouraged to cover you in the event of any unforeseen circumstances arising. Please see the general cancellation and refund policy that follows.
Does cancellation and refund policy apply?
These policies are in place to ensure you, our customer, receive the highest level of service and quality instruction. As class sizes are limited, all cancellation / rescheduling deadlines will be strictly adhered to. All cancellations must be received via letter or email.
Verbal cancellations are not accepted. Cancelling a course close to commencement date affects everybody on the course. Cancelling or changing a course should be considered a last resort.
Payments
All customers are requested to confirm booking payments in full in advance of the event date. Full payment for courses ensures participant registration on the course selected. Participation may be denied to any Participant that has not completed full payment before the scheduled event and any refunds will be considered under the Cancellations Policy.
· All fees are non-refundable. Refunds are only available if a cancellation is actioned by The Provider due to unplanned or unforeseen circumstances. These programs are highly time intensive for our team and provide for very limited places. Once you have made a payment and it has been received you cannot ask for your money back under any circumstances. It is for this reason you are highly recommended to purchase appropriate travel insurance to cover you in case of an unforeseen need to cancel.
Cancellations
A company or individual may cancel a booking or by submitting a WRITTEN NOTICE via e-mail or letter.
Request for Amendments
· If you would like to request a change of date or suspend your booking, you may request to do so within 1 month but more than 7 days before the scheduled starting date of the booking. You may suspend your booking for up to 12 months, after which it is forfeited. A $100 re-booking fee will apply.
· If you would like to request a change of date within 7 days before the scheduled starting date of the booking, a 100% cancellation fee will apply to any company or individual. A cancellation fee will be based on the full cost of the booking at time of purchase
No Shows
If a company or individual does not attend a booking and does not provide notice, the company or individual will incur a 100% “no-show” fee.
Course Late Arrivals
In the event of late attendance, bookings will begin at the scheduled time. Under no circumstances does an experience wait for a late Participant. Late Participants may not be allowed onto the booking or may miss it entirely.
All refunds and cancellation fees will be administered at the sole discretion of The Provider management.
Your understanding is appreciated as it is intended to bring you the highest level of service available.
Should you have any queries or concerns prior to booking, please make contact using the details provided.
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