The distances Australians travel to enjoy the outdoors are difficult for the British to comprehend. Victoria has some spectacular coasts and waters to enjoy, and we caught glimpses of some of them on our journey to the next destination on our trip. Continue reading Swimming in Victoria, Part 3: ‘just down the road’ from Melbourne
Category Archives: NZ & Aus Swims
Melbourne Part 2: suburbs, beaches and further afield
Melbourne’s suburbs and beyond provided more possible river and beach swim places. Swimming and outdoor recreation have always been popular in Australia, but access to swimming places is still uneven. Continue reading Melbourne Part 2: suburbs, beaches and further afield
Melbourne and beyond: Part 1: swimming in the city
Swims and paddles I had – and those I’d like to have had – in Melbourne and Victoria: city rivers, beaches and lidos, suburban and country rivers, and ‘just down the road’. The area holds so many possibilities that there are three parts to my Melbourne story. Continue reading Melbourne and beyond: Part 1: swimming in the city
Daily swimming in the dam
The dam was my daily early morning swim spot for a few days on a key part of my trip to Australia and New Zealand. I swam in many different waters, but this was the place I got to know best. Continue reading Daily swimming in the dam
Outdoor swims in Australia and New Zealand: hot and cold
In my trip round New Zealand and Australia this March and April, I took dips whenever I could or paddles when I couldn’t. I plan to write about some of the more interesting and beautiful places. Continue reading Outdoor swims in Australia and New Zealand: hot and cold