Why DUNEDIN should be on your South Island list! New Zealand

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  • @The_Absolute_Dog
    @The_Absolute_Dog Рік тому +18

    "Yeah nah"
    I saw that, you using the lingo correctly you.

  • @xSixSx
    @xSixSx Місяць тому +3

    Glad you enjoyed your stay, I’m born and raised, I’m a firm believer that Dunedin is the heart of the South Island 🤙🏻 Ross creek reservoir and tunnel beach are a couple of my favs 🇳🇿

  • @oliviamatheson5601
    @oliviamatheson5601 Рік тому +16

    Whoop! Dunedin! I've been here my whole life and still never get over the stunning views around the peninsula. I'd recommend Flagstaff walk (Starting at the Bull Ring), St Clair Beach and the restaurants along the esplanade, Emerson's Brewery, and the Craft Beer Fest.

    • @donovankelly12
      @donovankelly12  Рік тому +2

      Ah that is so awesome, the views really are impressive. Thank you for the recommendations! We did hit up Emerson’s brewery and the Craft Beer Festival sounds pretty amazing!

  • @connorsmith5924
    @connorsmith5924 3 місяці тому +9

    Thank you for doing my home justice :)

    • @donovankelly12
      @donovankelly12  3 місяці тому

      My please! So glad you enjoyed 😃🍻

  • @Krypto_Knight_33
    @Krypto_Knight_33 2 місяці тому +1

    I’m from the UK and have lived on the Otago Peninsula for 12 years. It’s definitely a little gem and you’ve done a great summary and review.
    For what Europeans or Americans would call ‘a large town’, it definitely punches above its weight with so much to do within an hour.
    Also only half a day drive to completely different worlds of Catlins, Fiordland’s, ski fields of Queenstown and Wanaka, and Central Otago.

    • @donovankelly12
      @donovankelly12  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for saying that, I really appreciate it. You have added in a lot of great points and I could not agree with you more!

    • @Krypto_Knight_33
      @Krypto_Knight_33 2 місяці тому

      @@donovankelly12 BTW - the train station is now finished, as well as the Tunnel Beach car park. You’ll have to make sure you make it all the way to the beach next time you’re in town!!

  • @theaaronimal
    @theaaronimal 3 місяці тому +2

    Great video! I was born and raised in Dunedin and now a US Citizen living in Washington DC. Dunedin is a gem! 💎 it’s easy to look over but it has a lot of charm! The most underated thing about that city is how easy it is to get around. You can be anywhere within 5-10 mins or less!

  • @elettewheeler7893
    @elettewheeler7893 4 місяці тому +2

    LOVE DUNEDIN! My favorite NZ city! Went to Art school there. Lived there for 6 years. Very cool with so many creative NZers; playwrites, writers, artists, potters, actors, etc... it has a certain creative energy. Walked through the gardens to get to town. Wonderful. The town belt is unique and magical. Only parts of Wellington can compare. Good coverage and respect. Thanks.

    • @donovankelly12
      @donovankelly12  4 місяці тому

      Thanks for the awesome comment! We love Dunedin ❤️

  • @flippa_da_boss9998
    @flippa_da_boss9998 Рік тому +5

    check out Orokonui sanctuary next time!

  • @callangb7652
    @callangb7652 3 місяці тому +3

    As a local I recommend visiting the museum sometime, it’s really big with lots to look at and even has an indoor butterfly garden!
    (Costs extra but it’s worth it)

    • @donovankelly12
      @donovankelly12  3 місяці тому

      Good call! I had coffee and checked out the gift shop there before we hit the road but never went in. Great recommendation!

    • @callangb7652
      @callangb7652 3 місяці тому

      @@donovankelly12 the gift shop is expensive lmao

    • @thrashinwebster
      @thrashinwebster Місяць тому +1

      Yeah the just shop is pretty much targeted at well off tourists with cash to throw around rather than most of us that can see how over priced things are’ the museum is pretty rad tho’ the satellite dishes that are outside to talk to each other through are pretty rad’ ✌️

  • @forreez
    @forreez Рік тому +2

    Kia ora, Donovan. I'm pleased you enjoyed your latest trip to Dunners. Next time you come, check out Arc Brewery which is just north of Dunedin in Blueskin Bay (Waitati). I'll look out for you at the Beer Fest. 😊

    • @donovankelly12
      @donovankelly12  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! I will absolutely add that to the list, sounds great! 🍻😃

  • @nangapruan
    @nangapruan Рік тому +3

    I was there recently. Love Dunny to death. The 2 years I spent there were nothing short of awesome. Thanks Dunedin. Scarfies for life!!

    • @donovankelly12
      @donovankelly12  Рік тому

      Very glad you enjoyed your time there! It’s a great town

  • @mirandahotspring4019
    @mirandahotspring4019 5 місяців тому +2

    That "creek" running through the university is the Waters of Leith and, with a licence, you can fish for trout there, right in the middle of the city!
    Mt Cargill is also a good lookout spot, you can drive all the way there. The museum and Early Settlers museum, both free, are also worth a visit.

    • @thrashinwebster
      @thrashinwebster Місяць тому

      Yeah the water does come from up the leith valley but it’s not really called “the waters of leith” it is just the creek running g through the uni that comes from the leith valley’ and if u can catch trout in there that would be pretty rad but it’s a concrete man made water pathway’ and I can’t say I have ever heard of anyone catching any trout in there….. and surely u wouldn’t need a license to catch fish in the uni part of the leith valley creek’ but hey! I could be wrong! U would probably have more of a chance of catching a shopping trolley in there before catching any fish 😂

    • @mirandahotspring4019
      @mirandahotspring4019 Місяць тому

      @@thrashinwebster You must have a licence to catch trout anywhere in New Zealand. There are videos on UA-cam of people catching brown trout in the Leith and I have fished there myself.
      It really is named "Water of Leith" after the same named river in Edinburgh, Scotland. Have a look on Google maps!

  • @ExplicitSL
    @ExplicitSL Рік тому +6

    Great vid! If you're heading back down that way I'd definitely recommend checking out Emersons brewery by the stadium

    • @donovankelly12
      @donovankelly12  Рік тому +1

      Great recommendation! We did end up heading over there after the game and the two other craft breweries, I cut it from the video because it was getting so long lol but we enjoyed it! It was PACKED!

  • @parkiwi4787
    @parkiwi4787 8 місяців тому +1

    I was born in Dunedin and remember visiting during school summer holidays, Grandparents lived right on St Clair beach. Fond memories, thanks.

    • @donovankelly12
      @donovankelly12  8 місяців тому

      So glad you enjoyed 😊 thank you for watching!

  • @thies7831
    @thies7831 2 місяці тому

    The Museums and Art Galleries. Amazing objects in them, especially, find the painting (yep, it is a painting !) of the Maori Chief. What a shame they stopped direct flights to Melbourne, AUS. It would be ideal for weekend excursions.

  • @focusofthefuture8689
    @focusofthefuture8689 2 місяці тому +1

    Shout out from Dunedin my bro

  • @jezza9482
    @jezza9482 Рік тому +3

    Also if you follow the “Water of Leith” up the valley there are a number of cool bush walks and even glow worms can be found about 10 mins walk from the road without having to go into a cave.

    • @donovankelly12
      @donovankelly12  Рік тому

      Ah that sounds really cool! Thanks for the comment 🍻😃

    • @jezza9482
      @jezza9482 Рік тому

      Whilst there are a couple of places that have glow worm tracks along the valley, my preference is for Nicols creek glow worms. Best to go after dusk with a torch!

  • @theunknownunknowns5168
    @theunknownunknowns5168 Рік тому +2

    Scarfies 1999. Must see Dunedin movie.

    • @donovankelly12
      @donovankelly12  Рік тому

      That’s the second time that’s been mentioned, interesting! I will have to see if I can find a way to watch it!

    • @Nizzleson
      @Nizzleson 4 місяці тому +2

      ​@@donovankelly12I'm in that movie. Mind you, so was every other theatre major in town.

  • @nicotinedeals
    @nicotinedeals Рік тому +3

    Donavan, your videos are just so damn good and informative! I hope someone gives you a sponsorship so you can do this full-time! Seriously.
    Just curious, do you plan to start your own brewery? Keep up the amazing content! 🙌 All the best, Sandro

    • @donovankelly12
      @donovankelly12  Рік тому +1

      Thank you, Sandro!! That would be very nice.
      I always thought it would be cool to have my own brewery but I really don’t have a whole lot of knowledge about the brewing process and business side. I’ve done multiple tours, been to 160+ breweries, and home brewed a few ales with my dad but there’s SO much more to know haha but you never know how things will go!
      Really appreciate your support, you’re the best!! 🍻😃

    • @nicotinedeals
      @nicotinedeals Рік тому

      I don't know you personally, but after watching your videos and seeing all that passion you have - you are like made to have your own brewery! @@donovankelly12

    • @donovankelly12
      @donovankelly12  Рік тому

      That would be pretty awesome! Gotta grind out a few more videos before that haha thank you so much for the support Sandro!

  • @kingcountrykiwi7429
    @kingcountrykiwi7429 Рік тому +4

    My father was born in Dunedin in 1945. I’ve visited once. Did you know the original name of Edinburgh in Scotland is Dunedinburgh? That’s what Dunedin is named after hence the rock. Great compilation. Kia Ora.

    • @donovankelly12
      @donovankelly12  Рік тому

      I did not know that, thanks for the fun fact! Thank you, so glad you enjoyed 😃🍻

  • @Andy_M986
    @Andy_M986 Рік тому +1

    We used to see Albatross everywhere along the coast, all over NZ when we were Kids.

    • @donovankelly12
      @donovankelly12  Рік тому

      That’s just so awesome. My camera and lens definitely doesn’t show off the sheer magnitude of their size but I tried haha. Royal Albatross Centre was just so cool.

  • @kiwihib
    @kiwihib Рік тому +3

    You should have gone to the Mt Cargill lookout, much better views than Signal Hill as long as the cloud cover is not too low.

    • @donovankelly12
      @donovankelly12  Рік тому

      Oh good to know, I’ll have to check that out next time!

    • @Nizzleson
      @Nizzleson 4 місяці тому

      ​@donovankelly12 The Mt Cargill road is sometimes more like a logging track. But the walk up from Bethune's Gully is a good hike if you're reasonably fit. Do the Organ Pipes too. Stunning area.

    • @kiwihib
      @kiwihib 4 місяці тому

      @@Nizzleson I have walked up from Bethunes Gully and one day I went to do that it was closed so walked up to the start of the organ pipes walk and walked up from there, also have walked up from Leith Valley, I don't drive, so walk or bus everywhere.

  • @nzbrent
    @nzbrent Рік тому +2

    brilliant......onya

  • @trazyntheinfinitehereforur828
    @trazyntheinfinitehereforur828 2 місяці тому

    its weird seeing dunners in a video but also realising how familiar things in town are to the point i didnt even know that you could refer to the octagon as "downtown"
    like all my life its always been the center or "town"
    also the Speights kit is classic and sometimes at rugby games in dunners esp in the zoo youll see half of the locals in team shirts whether thats otago or highlanders and the other half in Speights kits

  • @grantmaclennan4397
    @grantmaclennan4397 8 місяців тому

    Harington Point gun emplacements (old WWII stuff), just before the albatross colony, is free and pretty cool to explore, though it's been decades since I've done that. Must do it next time I'm home

    • @donovankelly12
      @donovankelly12  8 місяців тому

      Oh that sounds really awesome! I know there was a WWII tour you could pay to see at the Albatross Colony but we didn’t do that due to time unfortunately but that sounds awesome.

    • @grantmaclennan4397
      @grantmaclennan4397 8 місяців тому

      There's WWII stuff on private land on the ocean side of the peninsula - big gun emplacements and barracks I think - but the emplacements (including creepy tunnels) on the harbour side are free to explore. Just don't risk your life trying to get to a building you can see by climbing along the steep hill/cliff. Stairs and tunnels are there if you can find them

  • @kiwihib
    @kiwihib Рік тому

    The weeks before you were down, the weather was great, I was down for the Football, New Zealand V Switzerland All five days sunshine..

    • @donovankelly12
      @donovankelly12  Рік тому

      Nice! Yeah we had good weather 2/3 times there. Fall/ autumn was amazing.

  • @poolburn123
    @poolburn123 6 місяців тому

    I agree I lived there for 9 years

  • @madhavamurthy5687
    @madhavamurthy5687 10 місяців тому

    Hi Donovan, I liked the presentation of your videos.. I am in NZ for couple of months.. I am going to visit all the places as per your video.. love from India

    • @donovankelly12
      @donovankelly12  10 місяців тому

      Hey thanks so much! I really appreciate that. Glad I could be of help 😃🍻 safe travels my friend

  • @chanceferrari
    @chanceferrari 8 місяців тому

    Great video bro, just stumbled on your page!! I am a kiwi that is now living on aus, I miss home alot. And I love watching your vids

    • @donovankelly12
      @donovankelly12  8 місяців тому +1

      Hey thanks a lot! It’s always great to hear that a kiwi enjoys these videos, thank you for letting me know 🍻

  • @nathanmora7338
    @nathanmora7338 Рік тому +1

    That would be a great idea actually, get New Zealanders to make a playlist for you to listen to during your road trips around the country.

  • @ash3rr
    @ash3rr Рік тому

    Hello, hope you are enjoying New Zealand. I used to study at Otago University, and moved down there from a good 10 years. Have you been to Port Chalmers, Aramoana, Portobello, Sandfly Bay, Royal albatross colony? I think those are some of my most memorable times in NZ. I much prefer Dunedin than my home tow, Auckland :) It brings my happiness to see a foreigners perspective on my country, even the bad things I can surely relate. A Kiwi in Finland

    • @donovankelly12
      @donovankelly12  Рік тому +1

      Thank you, I am enjoying it very much. Yes we were able to visit the Royal Albatross Colony as shown in the video and I drove by sandfly bay and walked down to the lookout. I would have to say I prefer Dunedin over Auckland as well. I am very glad you enjoyed it and I hope you’re having an awesome time in Norway!

  • @michaellehmann9951
    @michaellehmann9951 7 місяців тому

    That’s so cool, I loved to live there 🖤🖤

    • @donovankelly12
      @donovankelly12  7 місяців тому

      Dunedin has been so great to us 🍻

  • @NZ2STROKE
    @NZ2STROKE Рік тому +1

    We stayed the night at the castle and had dinner inside the castle,was pretty epic when the gates closed to the public and their were only 3 other couples there

    • @donovankelly12
      @donovankelly12  Рік тому

      Oh nice! I can’t imagine how cool that would have been. Thanks for sharing :)

  • @alman6581
    @alman6581 Місяць тому

    You missed Emersons Brewery !!! Next time pop in. NZ's oldest craft brewer (subject to dispute) - but yes they sold to a big brewer but it has helped them.
    PS: Don't tel anyone from Shag Point, Kaitaki Point or Moerak that its Dunedin as it isn't - it is a separate district WAITAKI with the main town being OAMARU. Definitely worth the visit.

    • @donovankelly12
      @donovankelly12  Місяць тому

      I ended up going to Emerson’s a few times and I featured them in different videos. Probably the best brewery that’s owned by a large corporation that I’ve ever been too. That kiwi Pilsner is so dang delicious 🤤 🍻👌
      Yeah I was more or less stating that Dunedin is a little out of the way but there’s a lot of really great sights like Shag Point, Moeraki, etc. not too far away. Haha definitely not Dunedin!
      Thanks a lot for watching!

  • @sarahford6609
    @sarahford6609 3 місяці тому +1

    Aramoana 😊

  • @exploreearth6275
    @exploreearth6275 5 місяців тому

    Amazing Dunedin 🤩

  • @jasonjohnson1178
    @jasonjohnson1178 Рік тому

    Outstanding brother

  • @nos.comoficial
    @nos.comoficial 3 місяці тому

    Hey man, great video! I just found out your channel. I live in dunedin and for sure you get me new ideas of things to see around here

    • @donovankelly12
      @donovankelly12  3 місяці тому

      Hey thanks a lot! Very glad you enjoyed it 😃

  • @SupersetEverything
    @SupersetEverything Рік тому

    I love your music choices. Are they random songs that you find searching through one of the music providers or how do you find such creative music?

    • @donovankelly12
      @donovankelly12  Рік тому

      Hey thanks man, that means a lot. Sometimes I get ahead and make a playlist of songs that I can use in future videos but the reality is I spend as much time editing as I do looking for music that fits lol

  • @nicoleflee
    @nicoleflee 2 місяці тому

    I live in Dunedin

  • @MrAdamred
    @MrAdamred Рік тому +2

    ill keep an eye oot for ya at Beerfest if ya make it

    • @donovankelly12
      @donovankelly12  Рік тому +1

      Sounds awesome! Thanks for the oot haha🍻😃

  • @margaretp1465
    @margaretp1465 Місяць тому

    Next time visit Olveston.

  • @RT-vf1er
    @RT-vf1er Рік тому

    Hey Donovan, glad to find your Chanel, I’m going to spend my next week in New Zealand, I’m from Canada as well, I know that one week is too short, but would you suggest me to stay on one island for explore it, or might get driving across both islands to make a loop around? Thanks.

    • @donovankelly12
      @donovankelly12  Рік тому

      Thanks for reaching out! Where in Canada are you from?
      Yeah one week is really short haha I would suggest staying on one Island. You’ll get to actually see places rather than just drive past them.
      What places have peaked your interest the most??

    • @RT-vf1er
      @RT-vf1er Рік тому

      @@donovankelly12
      Here is the thing that I’m landing in Auckland, but most of my interest is South Island..
      And I’m from Manitoba yeah..

    • @donovankelly12
      @donovankelly12  Рік тому

      @@RT-vf1er ahh yeah well you could probably grab a cheap flight to the South Island and start touring around if you wanted to start there. The drive from Auckland to Wellington and the ferry ride over would probably be worth it though it is time consuming. Yeah I’d say Milford Sound has been one of the most eye opening places we’ve had the chance to see…
      I think the North Island has a lot of tropical areas, volcanoes, and beaches that are a lot different from the Canadian landscape and the South Island has a lot more similarities because of the mountains, but it’s still quite different. The water, marine life, Fiordland national park, west coast, etc. I hope you have a wonderful time and get to see a fair amount!

    • @RT-vf1er
      @RT-vf1er Рік тому

      @@donovankelly12
      Thanks man appreciate.

    • @donovankelly12
      @donovankelly12  Рік тому +1

      @@RT-vf1er anytime! Feel free to DM me on Instagram if you have any questions. I know we had a lot when we first got here lol

  • @duskfallmusic
    @duskfallmusic Місяць тому

    MOERAKI IS UP BY OAMARU XD -- I can FORGIVE Shag Point and the Lighthouse, that's fairly close -- but MOERAKI IS LIKE -- 20 minutes from OAMARU XD

  • @baileyscoolgamingvideos6039
    @baileyscoolgamingvideos6039 Рік тому +1

    Hi what editing software do you use?

    • @donovankelly12
      @donovankelly12  Рік тому +2

      Hey Bailey I used premiere pro for the first couple of years of making videos but I use Final Cut Pro now.

  • @HannahO__O
    @HannahO__O Місяць тому

    Im confused why you are calling central dunedin "downtown" haha but its fun seeing it from an outside perspective :)

    • @HannahO__O
      @HannahO__O Місяць тому

      I would also reccommend Emmersons brewery, a mate of mine does the beer tour there and its a great time.
      Shag Point is also where they found the full Pleisosaur skeleton that is in the Otago Museum! Amazing spot

  • @MrEnergee1987
    @MrEnergee1987 4 місяці тому

    Try and compare Dunedin with Dublin (Ireland)

    • @donovankelly12
      @donovankelly12  4 місяці тому

      Never been to Dublin! Going next year though 😃

  • @michaelaotearoa3839
    @michaelaotearoa3839 Рік тому +1

    Did you make it to Welly for Beervana?

    • @donovankelly12
      @donovankelly12  Рік тому +1

      Sure did! Still recovering while trying to see as much as we can in Wellington haha it’s a great town too!

    • @michaelaotearoa3839
      @michaelaotearoa3839 Рік тому

      @@donovankelly12 Cool. A few things you might like to do, if you have time. Rivendell located at Kaitoke Regional Park, 5 minutes north of Upper Hutt.
      Also the Weta Cave is worth a visit. Just passed the Airport in Miramar.
      Brewtown in Upper Hutt. Cheers.

    • @donovankelly12
      @donovankelly12  Рік тому +1

      @@michaelaotearoa3839 thanks, Michael! We just hit up Weta and the cable car today as well as a walk around downtown. Had a blast! We are not gonna make it to Upper Hutt this go around but I think we will be back in about two months or so. I’ve heard of Brewtown but didn’t know Rivendell was up there too, that’s awesome

  • @eugenewaterslide7328
    @eugenewaterslide7328 Місяць тому

    And while yr at it come 2 green island for 2g tins

  • @M.B.ChalliesNZ
    @M.B.ChalliesNZ Рік тому

    🌿❤️🇳🇿

  • @snoopy13946
    @snoopy13946 10 місяців тому +1

    You missed the castle. Big mistake.

    • @donovankelly12
      @donovankelly12  10 місяців тому

      Is that right? I mean it looks pretty cool but hearing that's a big mistake is interesting. Might go back one last time!

    • @ek-nz
      @ek-nz 3 місяці тому

      It’s just a fancy old house (not that old either, Victorian) not a real castle. If you’ve seen castles in Europe you’ll be disappointed and it costs an arm and a leg, even just to visit the garden. Even made it onto the list of most overrated attractions in the world.

  • @Roachichan
    @Roachichan 10 місяців тому

    You didn't go to Natures Wonders

  • @modfus
    @modfus Рік тому

    Haha, you've actually made Dunedin seem somewhat interesting 😉 j/k

  • @Eurynomos326
    @Eurynomos326 2 місяці тому

    Please no, leave us alone.
    Edit to clarify:
    QTown and Taupo and tourist traps. We put them there on purpose for you.
    But that wasn't enough and you tourists snapped up like most of central Otago at this point.
    If East Otago turns in to a tourist trap as well I'm gunna need to move to find a job and accommodation.
    Please just go to QTown. It's like, world renowned, and literally right there next to us for you.

  • @HeldIntegral
    @HeldIntegral 3 місяці тому

    Ive met ppl from dunedin.. no thanks 😅😂

  • @ek-nz
    @ek-nz 3 місяці тому

    I don’t see why everyone loved Dunedin so much. When I was there it was freezing cold and raining (in summer) and there was literally nothing to do except see old houses and maybe a bird or two if you’re lucky (we weren’t). If you’re in a camper the only place you can overnight is a giant carpark in an industrial area behind the railway - everywhere else it’s banned to camp overnight. Add to this that the locals were pretty hostile, the broken glass everywhere and no interesting shops and I honestly don’t know why people really visit.

    • @donovankelly12
      @donovankelly12  3 місяці тому +2

      Thank you for sharing your experience, it is unfortunate you didn’t have the best one. I could see it being difficult if you’re in a camper van.
      I do wonder why you’re saying “I honestly don’t know why people really visit” on a video that breaks down a lot of cool things that Dunedin and the area has to offer. Did you watch the video and disagree with all of the points?
      I ended up returning to Dunedin twice since this video was posted, once for a fantastic beer festival, and another time to show it to my parents and they found Dunedin extremely European and charming. It was one of their favourite cities in New Zealand. It also helps that everyone we spoke to was extremely friendly and the weather was pretty great.

  • @BlackSlimShady
    @BlackSlimShady 3 місяці тому

    Dunedin restaurants, bars and breweries just try so hard with their decor to match some kind of Instagram, LA, Auckland, Christchurch Hipster vibe. Cramming the place filled with raw steel furniture, plants crawling up the wall, chalk boards, crazily shaped lights, neon backdrops, water features, blah blah blah. And in the end, the food/drinks are average, but cost like 14 bucks for a beer, or 30 for a pretty small meal.
    I'm a local so I just avoid eating out at this point, seen it all. And most of its pretty bad and overrated