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# 2018: From Bristol to Australia

The year starts in Bristol, UK, works its way through Australia, then rounds out with the final new pool swim of the year 'up north' in Manchester.

27 pools46,613m4 countries

[![University Of Bristol Swimming Pool](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/26/university-of-bristol-swimming-pool-square.jpg)26<h2>University Of Bristol Swimming Pool</h2>Bristol, Bristol, UK 9 January 2018 Evening swim at central Bristol pool.University Of Bristol Swimming Pool](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/university-of-bristol-swimming-pool)

[![Asser Levy Recreation Center](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/27/asser-levy-recreation-center-square.jpg)27<h2>Asser Levy Recreation Center</h2>New York City, New York, USA 18 February 2018 Lower East-side swim with unexpected shower scene!Asser Levy Recreation Center](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/asser-levy-recreation-center)

[![Albany Stadium Pool](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/28/albany-stadium-pool-auckland-new-zealand-square.jpg)28<h2>Albany Stadium Pool</h2>Albany, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand 17 March 2018 First pool in the southern hemisphere!Albany Stadium Pool](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/albany-stadium-pool-auckland-new-zealand)

[![The Olympic Pools \& Fitness Centre](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/29/the-olympic-pools-and-fitness-centre-auckland-new-zealand-square.jpg)29<h2>The Olympic Pools & Fitness Centre</h2>Newmarket, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand 18 March 2018 Fantastic historical pool in beautiful Auckland!The Olympic Pools & Fitness Centre](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/the-olympic-pools-and-fitness-centre-auckland-new-zealand)

[![Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/30/andrew-boy-charlton-pool-sydney-australia-square.jpg)30<h2>Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool</h2>Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 19 March 2018 Spectacular 50m outdoor pool with battleship views!Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/andrew-boy-charlton-pool-sydney-australia)

[![Bondi Beach Icebergs Swimming Club](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/31/bondi-icebergs-swimming-baths-square.jpg)31<h2>Bondi Beach Icebergs Swimming Club</h2>Bondi Beach, New South Wales, Australia 20 March 2018 World famous, absolutely iconic ocean pool.Bondi Beach Icebergs Swimming Club](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/bondi-icebergs-swimming-baths)

[![Cook + Phillip Park Pool](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/32/cook-phillip-park-pool-aquatic-centre-square.jpg)32<h2>Cook + Phillip Park Pool</h2>Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 21 March 2018 Indoor 50m pool near Sydney CBD.Cook + Phillip Park Pool](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/cook-phillip-park-pool-aquatic-centre)

[![Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/33/ian-thorpe-aquatic-centre-sydney-square.jpg)33<h2>Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre</h2>Ultimo, Sydney, NSW, Australia 22 March 2018 50m pool minutes from Darling Harbour.Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/ian-thorpe-aquatic-centre-sydney)

[![North Sydney Olympic Pool](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/34/north-sydney-olympic-pool-square.jpg)34<h2>North Sydney Olympic Pool</h2>Sydney, NSW, Australia 23 March 2018 Olympic pool with a view!North Sydney Olympic Pool](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/north-sydney-olympic-pool)

[![North Sydney Olympic Indoor Pool](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/35/north-sydney-olympic-indoor-pool-square.jpg)35<h2>North Sydney Olympic Indoor Pool</h2>Sydney, NSW, Australia 23 March 2018 Bonus second pool under the bridge!North Sydney Olympic Indoor Pool](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/north-sydney-olympic-indoor-pool)

[![Hilton Hotel Sydney](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/36/hilton-sydney-hotel-pool-square.jpg)36<h2>Hilton Hotel Sydney</h2>Sydney, NSW, Australia 23 March 2018 Three pools in one day!Hilton Hotel Sydney](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/hilton-sydney-hotel-pool)

[![Tamworth Snowdome Swimming Pool](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/37/tamworth-snowdome-swimming-pool-square.jpg)37<h2>Tamworth Snowdome Swimming Pool</h2>Tamworth, Staffordshire, UK 10 April 2018 Hot-tub-temp lap pool!Tamworth Snowdome Swimming Pool](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/tamworth-snowdome-swimming-pool)

[![Hampton Heated Open Air Pool](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/38/hampton-pool-heated-open-air-lido-square.jpg)38<h2>Hampton Heated Open Air Pool</h2>Hampton, London, UK 24 April 2018 Mid-1920s Heated outdoor London lido.Hampton Heated Open Air Pool](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/hampton-pool-heated-open-air-lido)

[![Basingstoke Aquadrome](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/39/basingstoke-aquadrome-square.jpg)39<h2>Basingstoke Aquadrome</h2>Basingstoke, London, UK 24 April 2018 Welcome to the Aquadrome!Basingstoke Aquadrome](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/basingstoke-aquadrome)

[![Stratford Park Leisure Centre](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/40/stratford-park-leisure-centre-stroud-square.jpg)40<h2>Stratford Park Leisure Centre</h2>Stroud, Gloucestershire, UK 1 May 2018 Community pool on the edge of the Cotswolds.Stratford Park Leisure Centre](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/stratford-park-leisure-centre-stroud)

[![Tewkesbury Leisure Centre](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/41/tewkesbury-leisure-centre-square.jpg)41<h2>Tewkesbury Leisure Centre</h2>Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, UK 14 May 2018 Early morning swim en route to work.Tewkesbury Leisure Centre](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/tewkesbury-leisure-centre)

[![Hutton Moor Leisure Centre](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/42/hutton-moor-leisure-centre-square.jpg)42<h2>Hutton Moor Leisure Centre</h2>Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, UK 15 May 2018 Early morning swim in Somerset - after 6km yesterday!Hutton Moor Leisure Centre](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/hutton-moor-leisure-centre)

[![Beeches Pool](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/43/beeches-pool-birmingham-square.jpg)43<h2>Beeches Pool</h2>Birmingham, West Midlands, UK 16 May 2018 The pool where it all started.Beeches Pool](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/beeches-pool)

[![Tepid Baths](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/44/tepid-baths-auckland-square.jpg)44<h2>Tepid Baths</h2>Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand 23 October 2018 Historic Auckland Harbour baths.Tepid Baths](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/tepid-baths-auckland)

[![Prahran Aquatic Centre](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/45/prahran-aquatic-centre-pool-square.jpg)45<h2>Prahran Aquatic Centre</h2>Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 27 October 2018 Another Melbourne pool on the list.Prahran Aquatic Centre](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/prahran-aquatic-centre)

[![St. Kilda Sea Baths](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/46/st-kida-sea-baths-square.jpg)46<h2>St. Kilda Sea Baths</h2>Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 27 October 2018 Quick dip at the 'sparkling St Kilda by the sea' baths.St. Kilda Sea Baths](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/south-pacific-health-club-st-kilda)

[![Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/47/northcote-aquatic-and-recreation-centre-outdoor-pool-square.jpg)47<h2>Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre</h2>Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 28 October 2018 Post-breakfast swim in the Melbourne sun.Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/northcote-aquatic-and-recreation-centre)

[![Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre (Indoor pool)](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/48/northcote-aquatic-and-recreation-centre-indoor-pool-square.jpg)48<h2>Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre (Indoor pool)</h2>Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 28 October 2018 Always a good day when theres a bonus pool!Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre ...](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/northcote-aquatic-and-recreation-centre-indoor-pool)

[![Melbourne Sports and Aquatics Centre (Indoor 50m)](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/49/melbourne-sports-and-aquatics-centre-indoor-50m-pool-square.jpg)49<h2>Melbourne Sports and Aquatics Centre (Indoor 50m)</h2>Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 30 October 2018 Afternoon swim at world-class double Olympic pool facility.Melbourne Sports and Aquatics Centre (In...](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/melbourne-sports-and-aquatics-centre-indoor-50m-pool)

[![Melbourne Sports and Aquatics Centre (Outdoor 50m)](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/50/melbourne-sports-and-aquatics-centre-outdoor-50m-pool-square.jpg)50<h2>Melbourne Sports and Aquatics Centre (Outdoor 50m)</h2>Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 30 October 2018 Spectacular Olympic swim stadium.Melbourne Sports and Aquatics Centre (Ou...](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/melbourne-sports-and-aquatics-centre-outdoor-50m-pool)

[![Melbourne Sports and Aquatics Centre (Training Pool)](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/51/melbourne-sports-and-aquatics-centre-training-pool-square.jpg)51<h2>Melbourne Sports and Aquatics Centre (Training Pool)</h2>Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 30 October 2018... and finally the training pool to make it three for the day!Melbourne Sports and Aquatics Centre (Tr...](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/melbourne-sports-and-aquatics-centre-training-pool)

[![Manchester Aquatics Centre](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/52/manchester-aquatics-centre-square.jpg)52<h2>Manchester Aquatics Centre</h2>Manchester, Manchester, UK 9 November 2018 Early morning swim in Manchester city centre.Manchester Aquatics Centre](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/manchester-aquatics-centre)

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