{"title":"Courses","description":"\u003cp\u003eStart with the foundations, refine the skills you already use or build your spearfishing knowledge. PADI Freediver, PADI Advanced Freediver and the Exhale Spearfishing Course.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDates, suitability, full inclusions and the total payable are confirmed before payment. The spearfishing course is an Exhale skills course, not a PADI certification.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"padi-freediver","title":"PADI Freediver","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLess guesswork. More confidence in the water.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn the foundations that make time underwater more rewarding. This course suits new freedivers and spearos, along with divers who have taught themselves and want a fresh look at their habits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you will work on\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnowledge development, pool or confined water practice and open water training. Breathing and relaxation, equalisation, efficient movement, buddy procedures and rescue skills all have a place. This is freediving, not scuba.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"entry-requirements\"\u003eWhat you need before joining\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou must be at least \u003cstrong\u003e12 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e, have adequate swimming ability and meet the medical requirements for freediving. No previous freediving qualification is required. Parent or guardian involvement is required for minors, and we confirm individual suitability before accepting a booking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe water skills assessment includes a continuous \u003cstrong\u003e200 metre swim\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003e300 metres with a mask, fins and snorkel\u003c\/strong\u003e. There is no time limit and you may use any swimming stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplete the diver medical screening before training. Where the screening requires it, obtain medical clearance before taking part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"course-requirements\"\u003eWhat you will work towards\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatic breath hold: 1 minute 30 seconds.\u003c\/strong\u003e A supervised breath hold while stationary in confined water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic swim: 25 metres.\u003c\/strong\u003e A supervised underwater swim on one breath in confined water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth dive: 10 metres.\u003c\/strong\u003e A constant weight freedive in open water, using the skills taught during the course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnowledge, buddy and rescue skills.\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete the learning and assessments, and demonstrate all required practical and safety skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are course completion targets, not achievements you need to demonstrate before enrolling.\u003c\/strong\u003e We teach and assess them with you. Do not test underwater breath holds alone to prepare. Reaching a time or depth by itself does not earn certification, and paying for the course does not guarantee a pass. Your instructor applies the current PADI standards and any age specific limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere and when\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWellington, in association with Dive Wellington. Enquire for the next intake and full timetable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNZ$500 per person\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe full offer will confirm equipment requirements and whether eLearning, certification, pool entry and gear hire are included or additional. Dates, suitability, the total payable and booking terms are confirmed before any payment. An enquiry does not reserve a place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact?interest=padi-freediver\"\u003eAsk about the next course\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eRequirements checked against \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.padi.com\/en-au\/ns\/courses\/freediver\/p\/freediver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePADI Freediver\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.padi.com\/help\/freediving-faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePADI’s freediving FAQs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.padi.com\/what-is-freediving-and-other-frequently-asked-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePADI’s course overview\u003c\/a\u003e, September 2026. 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Build consistency rather than chasing a depth or time because someone else reached it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTake your foundations further\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDevelop your knowledge, refine relaxation, preparation and equalisation, improve efficient movement and practise buddy and rescue skills. Your training is shaped around your starting point, the applicable PADI standards and the conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"entry-requirements\"\u003eWhat you need before joining\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou must be at least \u003cstrong\u003e15 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e and hold \u003cstrong\u003ePADI Freediver certification or a qualifying freediving certification from another organisation\u003c\/strong\u003e. Medical screening, swimming confidence and individual suitability are reviewed before acceptance. Obtain medical clearance where indicated. Parent or guardian involvement is required for minors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePADI recommends current CPR and first aid training completed within the previous 24 months. Talk to us about your existing training before the course.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"course-requirements\"\u003eWhat you will work towards\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAdults, 18 and over\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatic breath hold: 2 minutes 30 seconds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic underwater swim: 50 metres.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstant weight depth dive: 20 metres.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFreedivers aged 15 to 17\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatic breath hold: 2 minutes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic underwater swim: 40 metres.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstant weight depth dive: 15 metres.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are supervised performance targets worked towards during the course, not a set of tests to attempt alone before joining. Static means holding your breath while stationary; dynamic means swimming underwater on one breath. Both are practised in confined water before you apply appropriate skills in open water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification also requires the knowledge assessments, buddy procedures, rescue techniques and all other applicable skills.\u003c\/strong\u003e A time or depth alone is not enough. Your instructor applies the current standards and age specific limits. Never practise underwater breath holding alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWellington or Taupō\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDates TBC. Please register your interest. Options are available for private and catered courses, with the venue and timetable confirmed for each intake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNZ$800 per person, minimum 4 participants\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAsk for the full course offer before committing. eLearning, certification, equipment, venue charges and any travel requirements will be itemised. No payment is taken until dates, suitability, the total payable and booking terms are confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact?interest=padi-advanced-freediver\"\u003eRegister your interest\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eRequirements checked against \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.padi.com\/en-au\/ns\/courses\/advanced-freediver\/p\/advanced-freediver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePADI Advanced Freediver\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.padi.com\/benefits-of-advanced-freediver-and-master-freediver-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePADI’s Advanced Freediver overview\u003c\/a\u003e, September 2026. 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Learn to plan a dive, understand the conditions, handle your equipment responsibly and make better decisions with a buddy beside you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat the course covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEquipment selection and checks, speargun safety, dive planning, buddy communication, efficient movement, fish identification, responsible shot selection and looking after your catch. We also cover how to check current local fishing rules, size and catch limits, protected areas and closures before heading out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSkills you can use on your next dive\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe emphasis is on awareness, control and useful feedback, not a guaranteed catch or a promise to dive deeper. The practical programme and site are matched to the group’s experience and the conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople building their spearfishing skills, including those who already dive and want to review their approach. Tell us about your swimming confidence, freediving training and recent experience. A PADI Freediver course may be the better first step before open water spearfishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNZ$650 per person\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDates, location, duration, participant requirements and equipment or boat arrangements are confirmed with each intake. The full offer will set out inclusions, any additional charges, the total payable and cancellation terms before payment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an Exhale skills course. It is not advertised as a PADI certification or specialty qualification. Catch is not guaranteed. 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