Introduce your kids to freediving and ocean safety with personalized instruction in Jervis Bay. Small groups, calm waters, and marine wonders create an unforgettable learning adventure.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for children comfortable in water with basic swimming ability
Wildlife
History
Jervis Bay has been a gathering place for the Yuin people for thousands of years, with rich cultural connections to the sea.
Conservation
The workshop promotes reef-safe sun practices and education on protecting local marine ecosystems.
Woebegone Freedive
Introduce your kids to freediving and ocean safety with personalized instruction in Jervis Bay. Small groups, calm waters, and marine wonders create an unforgettable learning adventure.
Woebegone Freedive is a Woollamia, New South Wales-based operator delivering freediving, snorkelling and ocean education experiences in Jervis Bay and Jervis Bay Marine Park. The business offers a mix of short expeditions, multi-hour boat trips and structured courses suitable for beginners through to advanced freedivers. Key offerings include holiday kids freediving workshops, an 8-week Ocean School program, line training boat sessions, guided snorkel/freedive expeditions, swim-with-whales trips and Molchanovs Wave 1 and Wave 2 freediver courses.
All programs focus on skill development and ocean awareness. Kids offerings combine freediving lessons, safety skills and ocean education in small-group formats. Adult sessions emphasize equalisation, line technique and breathwork, with personalized coaching noted on specific line and boat sessions. Several guided expeditions highlight Jervis Bay’s marine life — dolphins, fur seals and migrating whales — and include on-water guidance and flexible scheduling.
Woebegone Freedive promotes low-impact practices during sessions and recommends reef-safe sunscreen on marine excursions. The operator works within the Jervis Bay Marine Park environment and provides hands-on learning in natural settings. With a clear focus on accessible entry points for newcomers and step-up courses for progressing freedivers, Woebegone Freedive aims to build water confidence and marine connection for families, youth and adult participants.
Location
Woollamia, NSW
Operating in Jervis Bay Marine Park
Session Lengths
2–6 hours
From 2-hour to multi-hour expeditions
Kids Programs
Ocean School & Workshops
8-week terms and holiday workshops
Courses
Molchanovs Wave 1 & 2
Beginner and advanced freediver courses
Choose from kids workshops, snorkel/freedive trips and Molchanovs courses — book a session in Woollamia for hands-on coastal learning.
Use Proper Snorkel Gear
Ensure kids have well-fitting masks and snorkels to maintain comfort and safety underwater.
Practice Breath Control on Land
Teach children how to hold their breath comfortably before entering the water to build freediving confidence.
Stay Close to Shore
Keep children within safe, shallow areas where supervision is easy and conditions are calm.
Wear Sun Protection
Kids should use reef-safe sunscreen and wear rash guards to prevent sunburn during outdoor sessions.
Child-Sized Snorkel Mask
A comfortable mask helps kids see clearly and enjoy snorkeling sessions safely.
summer
Swim Fins
Light fins improve swimming efficiency and help kids glide underwater during freediving.
summer
Rash Guard
Protects young skin from UV rays while keeping them comfortable in the water.
summer
Reusable Water Bottle
Staying hydrated is important during outdoor activities, especially in warm weather.