Australia Lap Swim Pools

Explore my journey through Australia's finest lap swimming pools with #HaveGogglesWillTravel. Dive into detailed reviews, memorable experiences, and personal highlights from each swim Down Under.

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Cabarita Swimming Centre

27 October 2025 | Cabarita, NSW, Australia

Pre-flight swim up-hill swim in fierce head-wind!

Cabarita Swimming Centre

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Manly Andrew 'Boy' Charlton Aquatic Centre (50m outdoor)

26 October 2025 | North Manly, NSW, Australia

Quick (three pool) stop on the way to North Sydney bays.

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Manly Andrew 'Boy' Charlton Aquatic Centre (25m outdoor)

26 October 2025 | North Manly, New South Wales, Australia

Second pool short-course swim.

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Manly Andrew 'Boy' Charlton Aquatic Centre (25m indoor)

26 October 2025 | North Manly, New South Wales, Australia

Possibly the worst swim experience so far!

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Isa Wye (Dee Why) Ocean Pool

26 October 2025 | Dee Why (Sydney), New South Wales, Australia

Free North Sydney ocean pool that gives Icebergs a run for its money.

Isa Wye (Dee Why) Ocean Pool

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Freshwater Rockpool

26 October 2025 | Freshwater, NSW, Australia

Second ocean pool of the day.

Freshwater Rockpool

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Prince Alfred Park Pool

26 October 2025 | Surry Hills, NSW, Australia

Iconic Surry Hills pool with skyline views.

Prince Alfred Park Pool

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Victoria Park Pool

26 October 2025 | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Windy Halloween swim with a country club vibe!

Victoria Park Pool

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Continental Pool

25 October 2025 | Wollongong, NSW, Australia

Fantastic free but freezing cold ocean pool swim.

Continental Pool

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Port Kembla Olympic Pool

25 October 2025 | Port Kembla, New South Wales, Australia

Another fantastic free Aussie ocean pool swim.

Port Kembla Olympic Pool

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Thirroul Pool

25 October 2025 | Thirroul, NSW, Australia

Third ocean pool swim for the day, taking the weekly tally past 20km.

Thirroul Pool

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Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre (Competition pool)

24 October 2025 | Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, Australia

Dream swim in the 2000 Sydney Olympics competition pool.

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Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre (Training pool)

24 October 2025 | Sydney Olympic Park, NSW, Australia

Bonus swim in the Olympic warm up pool.

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Dawn Fraser Baths

24 October 2025 | Sydney, NSW, Australia

Afternoon swim at the oldest shark-proof pool in Australia!

Dawn Fraser Baths

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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

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Drummoyne Swimming Centre

23 October 2025 | Drummoyne, NSW, Australia

Saltwater lanes under Iron Cove Bridge.

Drummoyne Swimming 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

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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

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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

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Miami Aquatic Centre

19 October 2025 | Miami, Queensland, Australia

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

Miami Aquatic Centre

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The Valley Pool

19 October 2025 | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Morning swim in trendy Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.

The Valley 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

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Hilton Surfers Paradise

18 October 2025 | Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia

Morning swim among Surfers Paradise skyscrapers.

Hilton Surfers Paradise

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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)

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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)

Melbourne Sports and Aquatics Centre (Indoor 50m)

30 October 2018 | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Afternoon swim at world-class double Olympic pool facility.

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Melbourne Sports and Aquatics Centre (Outdoor 50m)

30 October 2018 | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Spectacular Olympic swim stadium.

Melbourne Sports and Aquatics Centre (Ou...

Melbourne Sports and Aquatics Centre (Training Pool)

30 October 2018 | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

... and finally the training pool to make it three for the day!

Melbourne Sports and Aquatics Centre (Tr...

Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre

28 October 2018 | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Post-breakfast swim in the Melbourne sun.

Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre

Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre (Indoor pool)

28 October 2018 | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Always a good day when theres a bonus pool!

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Prahran Aquatic Centre

27 October 2018 | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Another Melbourne pool on the list.

Prahran Aquatic Centre

St. Kilda Sea Baths

27 October 2018 | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Quick dip at the 'sparkling St Kilda by the sea' baths.

St. Kilda Sea Baths

North Sydney Olympic Pool

23 March 2018 | Sydney, NSW, Australia

Olympic pool with a view!

North Sydney Olympic Pool

North Sydney Olympic Indoor Pool

23 March 2018 | Sydney, NSW, Australia

Bonus second pool under the bridge!

North Sydney Olympic Indoor Pool

Hilton Hotel Sydney

23 March 2018 | Sydney, NSW, Australia

Three pools in one day!

Hilton Hotel Sydney

Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre

22 March 2018 | Ultimo, Sydney, NSW, Australia

50m pool minutes from Darling Harbour.

Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre

Cook + Phillip Park Pool

21 March 2018 | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Indoor 50m pool near Sydney CBD.

Cook + Phillip Park Pool

Bondi Beach Icebergs Swimming Club

20 March 2018 | Bondi Beach, New South Wales, Australia

World famous, absolutely iconic ocean pool.

Bondi Beach Icebergs Swimming Club

Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool

19 March 2018 | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Spectacular 50m outdoor pool with battle ship views!

Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool

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