Deep Weekend - Mount Gambier
Freediving in Kilsby Sinkhole
Dates: April 5th-7th, 2024.
Deep Weekend will take place in the Kilsby Sinkhole in Mount Gambier which is seriously the most incredible place in Australia to dive!
Mount Gambier is home to some of the most spectacular dive sites in the world! There are literally dozens of sinkholes.
Kilsby Sinkhole is one of the most breathtaking dive spots in Australia, if not the world! The sinkhole is a 27m deep fresh water sinkhole with endless visibility.
Famous for its insane water clarity - with visibility ranging from 40 - 80 metres depending on the day and season, Kilsby Sikhole is where we will be doing our depth training.
Mount Gambier is right in the middle of Adelaide and Melbourne. It’s roughly a 5-hour drive from both cities. It’s best to fly into Adelaide, hire a car and drive over. We all usually car pool for the trip!
During the 3 days, you'll be able to take a freediving course: Wave 1, Wave 2, or half of your Wave 3!
April 5-7th, 2024
One of the most spectacular weekends of your life!
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The Workshops
Everyday our instructors will hold a variety of workshops on different freediving topics.
You are welcome to attend as many or as few activities as you like and choose which workshops to attend based on your interests.
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The Weekend
Thursday (afternoon)
Arrive In Mount Gambier and get together for a big family dinner! If you can’t make it for whatever reason just let us know and we’ll get you up to speed once you've arrived.
Friday
Training in Kilsby Sinkhole during the morning, afternoon workshops, and lobster diving later in the afternoon.
Saturday
Training in Kilsby Sinkhole during the morning, afternoon workshops, and night diving crystal clear ponds once the sun goes down.
Sunday
Training in Kilsby Sinkhole during the morning and leaving back home after noon.
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The Schedule
Morning Dive Session
Lunch
Afternoon Workshop
Lobster Diving / Night Diving
Family Dinner
A breath-taking place…
Join the FAM, hear it from our Deep Weekers
Staying in Mount Gambier
During the trip we will be staying at the Old Mount Gambier Gaol. It is literally an old gaol that has now been converted to accommodation. The rooms are dormitory style.
All of the theory and dry training sessions will be held at the Gaol, as well as at least one big catch and cook dinner of crays and abalone.
Check out how epic the accommodation is here.
The Gaol is a communal living arrangement and not a hotel, and it is run slightly different . The family who own the Gaol live in a house in the Gaol and they are not around most of the time.
This means that we are responsible for cleaning up after ourselves in the shared spaces, living rooms, kitchens etc. Think of it more like an Airbnb than a hotel.
Exploring Ewen Ponds
Certifications
During the 3 days you'll be able to take any level of Molchanovs freediving courses that you like!
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First time? If this is your first taking a freediving course, you'll be able to sign in for your Wave 1. This course is where freediving begins or your time to improve your current knowledge and skills.
February dates LAST SPOTS.
Available spots in March.
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If you have taken your Wave 1 course before or equivalent, you'll be able to take your Wave 2 course. In this course, there is a particular focus on freediving training and what methods a person uses to train themselves to become a better diver.
February dates LAST SPOTS.
Available spots in March.
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If you have taken your Wave 2 course or equivalent, then you'll be able to take half of your Wave 3 course, or just come for training. The Molchanovs Wave 3 course is the most advanced recreational freediving course that exists. It takes longer than a weekend to cover all the course content but we do our best to get you through as much of it as possible! We can always finish the course off when you’re back home.
Included: Diving
3 full days of depth training at Kilsby Sinkhole, workshops, and afternoon fun!
Training and Certification
Training and Molchanovs Certification costs, and Kilsby Sinkhole fees.
Accommodation
3 nights of shared/dorm style accommodation at the Old Mount Gambier Gaol.
Make your own meals like at home
2 full kitchens at the Gaol stocked with basic spices and cooking oils available for your use throughout the weekend.
Other inclusions
Local logistics knowledge. Company credit, tagging on socials, an Event Guide containing everything you need to know to have the best time possible!
NOT included
Please note that transportation, meals, gear hire, and travel insurance expenses are NOT INCLUDED.
Learn more about our pricing here
Pricing
Our spots for Deep Weekend book fast…
We only have 18 spots per weekend!
February dates LAST SPOTS for W1 and W2.
Available spots in March for W1, W2, and HALF W3
$390 AUD
Pay Your Deposit
$990 AUD
Pay In Full
The price includes all training and certification costs, and 3 nights of accommodation (Thu-Fri-Sat). The price does not include: travel, meals or gear hire expenses. To ensure your booking is confirmed, please provide a $390 AUD non-refundable deposit. The remaining amount can be paid 6 weeks prior to Deep Weekend. Your transaction is secure. Terms of Service.
Contact us.
FAQs
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Of course! If you are just getting started in your Freediving journey, we offer Wave 1 courses which are beginner courses. You will learn all the basics of this sport, physiology, safety, and equalization.
Most importantly, you will have a whole weekend to practice your skills and get more comfortable in the water. No rushing through a 2-day course. Get ready to immerse yourself in Freediving with us!
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All of our courses are Molchanovs Courses.
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The price includes all workshops, training and certification costs.
Staff, set-up and facilities to run the event are covered by your ticket.
It also includes an Event Guide will all the information you need and general suggestions to make this weekend an unforgettable one.
Deep Weekend does not include travel expenses, COVID tests or any travel insurance expenses, meals or gear hire.
We are also not responsible for how you get to the location. We are unable to provide individual or country-specific advice or assistance.
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We cannot issue refunds.
For any circumstances that prevent you from coming to the event, we offer to transfer your payment (deposit or full payment) to a future event in 2024 if you give us at least 60 days notice before the start of the event.
For more info, check our terms of service.
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Unfortunately it’s not included. You can either bring your own gear from home or you will be able to rent gear from the dive shops around Mount Gambier, including weights.
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Water is very NOT warm in the Sinkhole. A 5mm open cell wetsuit is perfect.
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You can pay an initial deposit to secure your spot and later on pay the remainder balance.
With no deposit, there is no booking confirmed.
As soon as you book in, you will receive an email with a button that says “Pay Remainder Balance”. You can click that button anytime you like.
We ask the full payment to be covered six weeks before the start of the event.
You can also choose to pay in full.
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PayPal or credit card. Your transaction is secured.
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Nothing during Deep Weekend is compulsory.
If you feel like you need some time to chill and relax by skipping a workshop or want to go out for dinner by yourself, then by all means do so!