The mission's simple: swim 1km in 1,000 pools before age (or common sense) catches up with me. 0 done - 1000 to go! Dive in and follow the journey!
23 October 2025 | Drummoyne, NSW, Australia
Saltwater lanes under Iron Cove Bridge.
23 October 2025 | Sydney, NSW, Australia
Noisy Iron Cove suburb swim under SYD flight path.
21 October 2025 | Coolum Beach, Queensland, Australia
Hot afternoon laps on Queensland's coastal highway.
21 October 2025 | Sunshine Beach, Queensland, Australia
Sunshine Beach, I've found the perfect retirement spot!
20 October 2025 | Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia
Full sun swim by the Maroochy River!
19 October 2025 | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Morning swim in trendy Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.
19 October 2025 | Miami, Queensland, Australia
Towel-less swim in Miami (not that one!).
18 October 2025 | Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia
Morning swim among Surfers Paradise skyscrapers.
18 October 2025 | Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
Quick dip down to NSW to visit beautiful Byron Bay.
17 October 2025 | Southport, Queensland, Australia
Continuing the swim in the South pool
Spectacular performance swim hub in Surfers Paradise!
15 October 2025 | Auckland, New Zealand
Post mud bath evening swim, despite the Auckland traffic!
13 October 2025 | Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Bonus swim in Rotorua
Four part pool swim in steamy Rotorua.
13 October 2025 | Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand
Finish a 3 km session before a dip in the thermal pool.
Warm-up swim before tackling the outdoor pool.
12 October 2025 | Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
Quick detour through downtown Hamilton for a swim en-route to Taupō
9 October 2025 | Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Enjoyable afternoon swim south of the city - unfortunately indoor only.
9 October 2025 | Auckland, —, New Zealand
Impressive 8th floor lunchtime swim in Auckland CBD
7 October 2025 | Muriwai Beach, Auckland, New Zealand
Only Fools and Horses on North Island West Coast!
Have Goggles, Will Travel. Around the World in 1,000 Swimming Pools!
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