COME AND EXPLORE AUSTRALIA’S BEST KEPT SECRET!

Tap out of reality and into nature for seven incredible days on the enchanted Lord Howe Island. You will witness the wonders of this unique paradise by foot, bicycle and boat, where we will introduce you to a totally new way of experiencing the sea on a single breath. Challenge your inner being, learn to freedive, be an explorer with us! Throughout the expedition we will guide you through the motions of becoming a freediver. Begin your day with yoga, meditation and sunrise swims. Dip beneath the surface to meet the aquatic locals, take long walks into the jungle where the bird songs guide you, experience the island community and simple way of life on this remote rock in the Tasman Sea. You will learn about the surrounding nature, ways to protect our environment and most importantly you will learn about yourself!

This experience is for those willing to challenge themselves on many levels. We will be spending most of our days outside in the elements making the most of the weather, sharing food and many laughs together. Be ready to feel muscles and emotions you may have never felt before. Not only will the island cast it’s inevitable spell on you, but the wonder of the depths and the ability of your mind will keep you coming back for more. We can not wait to share our home with you!

MEET THE ISLAND:

Lord Howe Island is located 790km northeast of Sydney Australia. An ancient volcano rises from the depths to create one of the most unique locations on the planet. World Heritage Listed in 1982. The island prides itself on a maximum capacity of guests that can stay at any one time which ensures there is always a secluded beach to yourself! Renting and riding your bicycle around the island is the preferred method of transport. The surrounding beaches and bays range from gentle snorkelling coves, to surf beaches, low tide lagoon frolics and cliff hanging coastlines. If the awe inspiring landscapes aren’t enough, the bird life and marine wonderland is sure to steal your heart.

The island is lucky enough to receive the tail end of the East Australian Current which circulates electric blue currents around the island during the summer months. This is ideal freediving conditions, warm water temperatures of 22 - 24 degrees and visibility as far as the eye can see. This mix of tropical and temperate currents has created unique marine habitats that have resulted in numerous endemic species to the area. Lord Howe Island and the surrounding waters support the world’s southernmost tropical coral reef and the only fringing coral reef lagoon in NSW. I can assure that you will be squealing through your snorkel when you witness the magic this creates underwater.

What’s Included:

• 7 nights accommodation at Blue Lagoon Resort that lies in the heart of the island

• Transfers to and from accomodation

• Beginner or Advanced Freediver Course which includes certification, boat fees, instructor fees, photos and videos

• Bicycle hire

• Welcome picnic & drinks from Love Lord Howe

• Galapagos Shark Encounter with Dive Lord Howe - an afternoon out in the blue meeting our friendly locals

• Tea/coffee/hot choc & biccies on boat days

• Guided Meditation & Breath-work

• Two Private Yoga Classes with the local yoga instructor

• Beachside BBQ night

• Farewell night at the brewery, pizza & drinks

• Liv For The Sea goody bag with some special eco conscious surprises

• Comprehensive freedive training with an instructor by your side 24/7

• Intimate chats and personal connections with your guides Liv & Georgie

• Local knowledge at your fingertips every step of the way

• Small group sizes, you’re not a number you’re family

What’s Not Included:

• Flights to and from the island. We have recommendations for these in our FAQ’s below.

• Daily meals and drinks. There are two grocery stores on the island that stock your basic needs. Anything that you require for specific dietary or supplemental needs please bring this in your luggage. Your accommodation has basic cooking facilities including a fridge. Additionally there are plenty of places to eat around the island that serve yummy food!

• Additional island tours such as birdwatching tours, scenic flights, scuba diving, fishing etc

• Wifi is an addition of $20, this can be used at your accomodation and in close surrounds to the CBD.

SAMPLE ITINERARY

The following schedule is a guideline, please note that weather is a huge driving factor of activities on the island. Being a rock in the middle of the Tasman Sea, we can experience four seasons in one day. Keep in mind that freedive scheduled days may need to be shuffled to suit favouring weather conditions. If freedive requirements are not met to certification standard during scheduled dives, you will have the opportunity to try again on your days off if necessary.

DAY ONE

• Land on Island, relax into accommodation

• Fun dive in the afternoon to ease the nerves!

• Welcome picnic and drinks / Goal setting

DAY TWO

• Morning Theory Session

• Lunch Break

• Static Session

• Neds beach / Lagoon BBQ cook up!

DAY THREE

• Sunrise Meditation 

• Morning Dynamic Session

• Lunch Break

• Afternoon Open Water Dive 1

• Coral cafe dinner booking

DAY FOUR

• Sunrise Breathwork

• Morning Open Water Dive 2

• Afternoon Yin Yoga

DAY FIVE

• Sunrise shore freedive / swim

• Free arvo!

DAY SIX

• Free day! You’ll need a rest from diving. Relax!

DAY SEVEN

• Group shore based freedive

• Galapagos Shark Experience

• Farewell drinks at LHI Brewery

DAY EIGHT

• Morning Jetty Jump

• Group departs
  

We have designed this trip to include plenty of down time. Outside of diving, it’s choose your own adventure. Feeling tired and want a quiet night? Go for it. Feeling pumped and ready to sample the cocktails at The Crooked Post? They’re sooo good. We want you to finish the trip feeling like you got the trip YOU needed. 

Galapagos Shark Encounter

The Galapagos Whaler shark was first described in the Galapagos however they inhabit all throughout the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Lord Howe Island and surrounding reefs are the only places in Australia you can encounter these inquisitive creatures. Despite their abundance in the area there is very little known about the sharks population and distribution. There are threats from the fishing community to cull the species and we need your help to aid in our research efforts.

• We will venture out to the deep blue where we know the sharks will come to say hello

• Bring your camera and help us document individuals

• Identification photos and obscure findings are sent to The Institute of Marine Science Sydney where we are working with some marine scientists to learn more about the species distribution in and around Lord Howe Island

BEGINNER FREEDIVER

Imagine having a Freedive Instructor at your disposal for seven days. Imagine what you could achieve! Are you new to the world of Freediving? Or are you already comfortable in the water and want to learn more about the safety, buddying and physiology behind Freediving? There is no better way than immersing yourself completely. The certification you can obtain at the end of the course is simply an individual achievement. It is not essential to pass the requirements to reap the magic benefits freediving has to offer. I am a strong believer in pursuing your own individual goals and if that finds you passing all requirements then that’s an added bonus!

Advanced FREEDIVER TRAINING

Are you already a certified Freediver? Gain your advanced certification, or simply join to train! Take yourself on an inward journey, master your current skills or gain more confidence with depth. This expedition will be tailored to your current skill level. Individual goals will be set at the beginning of the trip so you have something to work towards. Daily training will involve class based theory, practical breathing exercises and in water dives. Take this opportunity to delve deep into the life of a Freediver. Sleep, eat, breath and move for your body. Discover your pure potential that lies within!

MASTER FREEDIVER (Wave 3)

Are you dieing for a freedive holiday packed with adventure? Do you want to dive the line with 30m+ vis and have access to 40m+, then is trip is for you! You will be buddied up with an assistant instructor and other freedivers of your level and we will create a training regime for your week to work towards your goals. You will have your own float and line all set up and ready to go. We will curate a dive slate with your training programme for the session which you can follow, or simply DIY, this is your space, challenge and push or relax and cruiseee. Self assisted training under the watchful eyes of your instructors nearby.

Accomodation

Blue Lagoon Resort is a 3 star holiday lodge located moments away from shops, restaurants and pristine beaches. Walk 100m down the road and you can submerged into the crystal waters of the lagoon for your sunrise swim, or pop next door for your morning coffee. The quaint decor of the studios are all you need during your stay!

There are two main options, twin bed shared room or a double bed room. Please inform us if you’re booking as a couple or pair of friends and we will place you in a twin or double room together. Otherwise singles will be placed in a twin share with another person from the trip.

If you are travelling alone and would prefer a private room, we may be able to facilitate this at an extra cost depending on room availability. Please email us if you’re interested.

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

“The best & most epic week of my entire life. I walked into my Lord Howe expedition with little to no freediving experience or knowledge. I have walked away a confident freediving baby with a buzz to learn more! Georgie and Liv hosted the most amazing trip, catering to each of us and allowing us to make the most of the weather and the island. There’s no one else I’d rather have introduce me to freediving. Their unwavering knowledge and expertise allowed for me to feel safe in my own abilities and limits. I’m in awe of their dedication to the sport, lifestyle, marine life & conservation. I’d do it all again in a heartbeat, could not recommend this trip enough!!” - Abbie

“I have not met two people who can balance the line of professional and personal like I have with Liv and Georgie. A week on Lord Howe island with them was a timeless experience which felt like one day and a whole month all at once. The laughs we had and the adventures we endured are held as the bets I have experienced. I cannot thank them enough for the energy and experience they poured into this trip and am already plotting and scheming for my next one!” - Georgia

“Liv and Georgie are two of the most patient, knowledgeable, kind hearted instructors who make you feel like family! The lord Howe island expedition was one of the best weeks of my life and they curated an unforgettable trip. Cannot thank them enough, Vibes were high!” - Mia

"Where to start! I spent a week on Lord Howe Island with Liv and Georgie and a group of kind caring ocean loving humans. The week was full of everything! Moments out of your comfort zone but with a supportive circle, adventure, relaxation, exhaustion of the best kind…it was all the things but boy did we LIV! Liv and Georgie are every bit as genuine and authentic as you hope they would be and way beyond. Instagram is a strange world these days and although it has its place it can polish reality. This expedition was everything you could dream it would be in real life. Liv and Georgie went to the next level planning out and considering every moment of the week. Working around weather, tides, and all the other logistics we had no awareness of, to come up with a phenomenal itinerary. They always emphasized the “choose your own adventure” approach ensuring no one felt pressure to do or attend everything, if rest was needed that was supported. Even more than the expert planning though what I really want to emphasize is how they continually included and supported the whole group. They are so good at reading the room. So much of freediving is the mindset and to be able to see what the group and the individuals need in each moment is a depth of insight that sets them apart in my opinion. I am not usually one to get around to writing reviews but I could write a novel for these two. Highly recommended! Take the plunge with Liv For The Sea it will be worth it!” - Angy

“Liv and Georgie are totally unreal! They have so much knowledge, not just about diving but about the incredible ecosystems of Lord Howe. I loved learning little bits and pieces about the marine biodiversity of the island. Liv’s background in environmental science and her dedication to ocean conservation really makes her stand out as an instructor. Georgie is a gracious and grounded teacher that can make anyone feel relaxed in the water. They work so well together. I feel so inspired to continue my freediving journey and to keep protecting our beautiful oceans! Thank you gorgeous girls for an unforgettable week!” - Christina

“I recently spent a week with Liv & Georgie from Liv For The Sea, I was lucky enough to attended the Lord Howe Island expedition November 23. Coming from little to no experience in free diving I honestly didn’t expect to learn so much yet walk away feeling so confident about returning to the water on the mainland. Both Liv & Georgie are insane instructors, they gave 100% into each individual person attending the expedition. As the week came to an end it was extremely hard to say goodbye to all the other amazing free divers especially Liv & Georgie. The expedition schedule was jam packed honestly such an amazing experience would highly recommend whether you’re a beginner or an advanced free diver. Thank you Liv & Georgie!!” - Jayne

“One of the best weeks of my life! Liv and Georgie are two of the most sunshiney, adventurous, inspiring and genuinely beautiful women I have ever met. Their zest for life, hunger for adventure, love of the natural world and skill and knowledge of diving the deep blue made my 7 days on the magical Lord Howe Island a moment in time I will never forget. I shared the experience with six other wonderful girls craving adventure - we cycled in the rain in wetsuits on the hunt for waterfalls, we learnt the art of freediving in the calming presence of Galapagos Whaler Sharks, we watched the sunrise from atop the Malabar Cliffs and from the crystal clear waters of Ned’s Beach, we got up close and a little personal with the island’s beautiful birdlife, and we experienced the magic of both stunning glass out conditions and little bit of exciting swell! “Choose your own adventure” became the theme of the expedition with endless land and sea activities and adventures available as well as moments of relaxation like sipping takeaway Magaritas in the sunshine on the lagoon pontoon! Liv and Georgie ensured we all felt safe, comfortable and confident in both our island experience and in our freediving journey with no question ever going unanswered! I wouldn’t hesitate for a second in recommending the expeditions these women of the sea have some wonderfully and thoughtfully curated.” - Kate

“Liv and Georgie have created something truly special. Both are highly experienced waterwomen, who've crafted a unique expedition and experience where they share their knowledge of freediving. Both are individually excellent freedivers and instructors, and together they create the perfect mix of experience, wisdom, technical knowledge and teaching styles to ensure every single person gets what they need. They know when empathy and care is needed to support someone, and when they need to push and challenge comfort zones. They do this seemingly effortlessly, although I know they put in a significant amount of hours behind the scenes to make sure every guest on their course or expeditions is getting above and beyond of what they need. The Lord Howe Island expedition was simply magic. Liv and Georgie put on an unforgettable 8 days of free diving and training, alongside plenty of occasions to spend time getting to know like minded people. Their knowledge and love of Lord Howe Island and the ocean is abundant and they share that freely. As the sole male on this expedition, I never felt out of place or excluded, and felt 100% confident in their ability to deliver a world class experience regardless of the diversity of people in attendance. They were at ease adjusting the freediving curriculum to the comfort of each individual, and ensured that during all our dives, they were present and available for everyone. This is a rare trait, and a testament to both Georgie and Liv as instructors, facilitators and humans. What they have created is a rare experience that bonds people with the ocean (and island), and I know changes lives for the better. They are a remarkable team and genuinely wonderful humans, who I'm grateful to have met. I left the expedition knowing I'd return to continue my freediving journey with them. There are plenty of freediving courses around, but there is no one that does what Liv and Georgie do.” - Nic

“Writing about my week at Lord Howe doesn’t seem fair, how can you put into words the experience that these two amazing wild women seamlessly pulled together. In awe at how Liv and Georige can create such a hilarious, comfortable, inclusive, adventurous and safe environment on a rock in the middle of the ocean, wonder women. What a pleasure to be amongst a group of individuals all simultaneously pushing their individual limits but at the same time, beautifully supporting each other. I’m not usually one for group trips, but this is like nothing else. Liv and Georgie are such incredible guides, teachers & mates. I feel this trip and the energy that LFTS puts out inevitably attracts like minded people and it makes for one hell of a time. I want to sign up everyone I know to their trips.” - Sophie

“My Liv For The Sea expedition was absolutely incredible and exceeded all my expectations. Booking a trip like this was a bit out of my comfort zone but Georgie, Liv and our group made me feel so comfortable to learn and push my freedive limits. The girls are the best instructors and went above and beyond for everyone the trip, which made it so memorable! Lord Howe Island is pure paradise and the most amazing place to explore and learn how to freedive. Our group was so much fun and the week was the perfect combination of diving, hiking, relaxing, amazing food, and fun activities. Couldn’t speak more highly and would do it again in a heartbeat. It was the trip of a lifetime.” - Ally

“Such a great time. I love how adaptable the week was, as Liv said right from the start make the week your own. Always open to pass on recommendations but plenty of time to enjoy and explore on my own. I always felt safe, secure, comfortable and heard. An incredible time, place and people.” - Bec

“What an incredible week of freediving and adventures in beautiful Lord Howe Island. Both Liv and Georgie are knowledgable, sincere and patient guides and teachers who deliver with energy and passion that truly permeates. We had the chance to freedive and explore the most amazing reefs, encounter friendly sharks and hike beautiful trails. You have the freedom to choose which activities you want to take part in…but I have to say it’s all amazing so you end up jumping on board for all of it! I felt totally safe and calm in Liv and Georgie’s capable hands throughout the whole freediving experience. Not only did I pick up some new diving and life skills, but also got to share all this and more with an amazing crew of likeminded people. I can’t wait to get back in the water! I’ve been on a few expeditions in the past and I have to say this one is curated perfectly and is definitely great value for what you get. I wouldn’t hesitate to book another adventure with Liv For The Sea again! Until next time!” - Ameneh

“Trying to put into words the epic week at Lord Howe Island with Liv for the Sea is like trying to describe the colour of the ocean to someone who's never seen it. Just wrapped up my second freediving adventure with Liv and Georgie, and it was all shades of awesome. Bet your fins I’m coming back for round three! Lord Howe Island? Pure magic. It’s like stepping into another realm. Pairing that with the LFTS freediving expedition is unbeatable. Liv and Georgie are top-notch – they're all about bringing out the best in everyone, no egos, just pure vibes and genuine life lessons as we dive deep into the ocean and ourselves. The dives themselves? Clear waters, warm as a tropical hug, and the sea life? Mind-blowing. Every dive felt like sharing the stage with the ocean's coolest creatures. I’m not just talking about an amazing trip; it was a blast from start to finish with the coolest bunch of humans you could ever dive, dine, and learn with. Friends for life, no doubt. If you’re even slightly thinking about this, stop thinking and just do it. Liv for the Sea, Lord Howe Island – it’s unparalleled. You won’t find anything else like it on this planet.” - Linda