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Travelling the world, one pool at a time!

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!

Drummoyne Swimming Centre
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Drummoyne Swimming Centre

23 October 2025 | Drummoyne, NSW, Australia

Saltwater lanes under Iron Cove Bridge.

Drummoyne Swimming Centre
Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre
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Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre

23 October 2025 | Sydney, NSW, Australia

Noisy Iron Cove suburb swim under SYD flight path.

Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre
Coolum Aquatic Centre
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Coolum Aquatic Centre

21 October 2025 | Coolum Beach, Queensland, Australia

Hot afternoon laps on Queensland's coastal highway.

Coolum Aquatic Centre
Noosa Aquatic Centre
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Noosa Aquatic Centre

21 October 2025 | Sunshine Beach, Queensland, Australia

Sunshine Beach, I've found the perfect retirement spot!

Noosa Aquatic Centre
Cotton Tree Aquatic Centre
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Cotton Tree Aquatic Centre

20 October 2025 | Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia

Full sun swim by the Maroochy River!

Cotton Tree Aquatic Centre
The Valley Pool
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The Valley Pool

19 October 2025 | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Morning swim in trendy Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.

The Valley Pool
Miami Aquatic Centre
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Miami Aquatic Centre

19 October 2025 | Miami, Queensland, Australia

Towel-less swim in Miami (not that one!).

Miami Aquatic Centre
Hilton Surfers Paradise
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Hilton Surfers Paradise

18 October 2025 | Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia

Morning swim among Surfers Paradise skyscrapers.

Hilton Surfers Paradise
Byron Bay Swimming Pool
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Byron Bay Swimming Pool

18 October 2025 | Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Quick dip down to NSW to visit beautiful Byron Bay.

Byron Bay Swimming Pool
Gold Coast Aquatic Centre (South Pool)
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Gold Coast Aquatic Centre (South Pool)

17 October 2025 | Southport, Queensland, Australia

Continuing the swim in the South pool

Gold Coast Aquatic Centre (South Pool)
Gold Coast Aquatic Centre (North Pool)
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Gold Coast Aquatic Centre (North Pool)

17 October 2025 | Southport, Queensland, Australia

Spectacular performance swim hub in Surfers Paradise!

Gold Coast Aquatic Centre (North Pool)
West Wave Pool
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West Wave Pool

15 October 2025 | Auckland, New Zealand

Post mud bath evening swim, despite the Auckland traffic!

West Wave Pool
Rotorua Aquatic Centre (Indoor)
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Rotorua Aquatic Centre (Indoor)

13 October 2025 | Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Bonus swim in Rotorua

Rotorua Aquatic Centre (Indoor)
Rotorua Aquatic Centre (Outdoor)
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Rotorua Aquatic Centre (Outdoor)

13 October 2025 | Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Four part pool swim in steamy Rotorua.

Rotorua Aquatic Centre (Outdoor)
AC Baths & Thermal Hot Pools (outdoor)
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AC Baths & Thermal Hot Pools (outdoor)

13 October 2025 | Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand

Finish a 3 km session before a dip in the thermal pool.

AC Baths & Thermal Hot Pools (outdoor)
AC Baths & Thermal Hot Pools (Indoor)
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AC Baths & Thermal Hot Pools (Indoor)

13 October 2025 | Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand

Warm-up swim before tackling the outdoor pool.

AC Baths & Thermal Hot Pools (Indoor)
Waterworld Hamilton
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Waterworld Hamilton

12 October 2025 | Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

Quick detour through downtown Hamilton for a swim en-route to Taupō

Waterworld Hamilton
Onehunga War Memorial Pool and Leisure Centre
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Onehunga War Memorial Pool and Leisure Centre

9 October 2025 | Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Enjoyable afternoon swim south of the city - unfortunately indoor only.

Onehunga War Memorial Pool and Leisure Centre
ONE FIVE ONE Health Club
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ONE FIVE ONE Health Club

9 October 2025 | Auckland, —, New Zealand

Impressive 8th floor lunchtime swim in Auckland CBD

ONE FIVE ONE Health Club
Fools Pool at Only Fools & Horses
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Fools Pool at Only Fools & Horses

7 October 2025 | Muriwai Beach, Auckland, New Zealand

Only Fools and Horses on North Island West Coast!

Fools Pool at Only Fools & Horses