Downtown Auckland Tour | New Zealand Travel Vlog

Come and check out Downtown Auckland with me! I explore Queen Street, the Harbour, Sky Tower, and more. The adjectives I use are neat, cool, and awesome.
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[@donovankelly12]

I know I know... I could use a thesaurus... thanks for watching!

[@scul123]

I'm a Dutch Kiwi and have lived in Auckland for the past 8 years, in my opinion it is one of the best cities in the world with an extremely good work/life balance. You don't have the social pressure as is common in much of Europe/North America/Australia as long as you can make a decent living. The city itself has everything you need in terms of entertainment and hospitality and it's offset with fantastic green spaces and an incredible backyard full of lush rain forest and beaches that are unrivalled. Most people that talk negatively about Auckland either only spent 24 hours in the "concrete jungle" of the CBD and never ventured beyond it, or are in the unfortunate position where they don't make the money to enjoy living here to the fullest extent because it isn't cheap.

[@donovankelly12]

Auckland was very high on the list of most liveable cities in the world, looks like it has fallen in recent years due to heavy traffic congestion and the higher cost of living, but I can see there's a pretty decent work/life balance. After exploring the different parks, war memorial museum, Mt Eden, etc. I can say I thought it was extremely awesome to have so many spaces like that. It isn't cheap but we met a lot of really great people and I can say I enjoyed my time there! 🍻

[@BeRkStAh]

Also, GO THE BOSTON BRUINS

[@donovankelly12]

Haha just like my team (Avalanche) got knocked out first round… 🥲

[@BeRkStAh]

WETA wellington is awesome, actually have someone that works there. Def a must see

[@donovankelly12]

Thank you! Appreciate the comment, we will definitely check it out!

[@Javan606]

Holy heck, for your first time exploring Auckland Central you took a pretty good route for seeing all the interesting bits. Either you have a great sense of direction or increadible lucks. As an Auckland local, this was strangely enjoyable.

[@donovankelly12]

I am glad you enjoyed it! We were staying downtown and had walked around before so I can’t say it was my first time walking around downtown haha but it was the first time I explored a few of those areas

[@Javan606]

@@donovankelly12 Very nice! Glad you're having a lovely time in NZ. Looking forward to future vids!

[@bendavis6530]

I really like this thumbnail

[@donovankelly12]

Hey thanks! That one probably took longer than any other one I’ve done lol cheers!

[@sifahelemaitogalagahetau2147]

Kewl 🎉thank you 😊

[@donovankelly12]

You are most welcome!

[@fidtrumpdump86]

0:32 I went to the CBD not too long ago and love the buildings, but didn’t realise how much progress they’ve made with Seascape. The time stamp will take you to where you can see the next tallest building in the entire country, Seascape which will be 187m tall! Sky Tower will still be the tallest structure as it isn’t classified as a building. When completed, Seascape will have this cool asymmetrical triangle point to it, you should definitely have a little look into it 😄. Great video!

[@donovankelly12]

Thank you so much! That’s great to know, there are a lot of building going up in the area so I didn’t look too much into it but that sounds really cool, I will check it out online!! Cheers 🍻

[@ChrisSissingh]

Which improv show did you go to? Friday night, sounds like Snort at the basement theatre? What did you think?

[@donovankelly12]

It was the Improv Bandits at the Covert Theatre actually and we really enjoyed it! Show was only an hour but really entertaining. I like going to improv shows to hear about the little things locals make fun of haha

[@babyface7596]

Great video thank you for sharing !

[@donovankelly12]

Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@Andy_M986]

Oceans Fish market north side of the viaduct,do Blue Cod and Chips,Gurnard and chips as well,so good.

[@donovankelly12]

Oh neat I’ll have to go and check that out, thank you!

[@Andy_M986]

@@donovankelly12 Sweet as bro.

[@shanebartlett-lq6ug]

I live in rotorua. I've just come across your content and I love the way you show how beautiful new zealand is.

[@donovankelly12]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate you kind words 😃🙏

[@greggiles7309]

I move to Auckland from Hamilton, it was an economic shock. I rent a studio on my own so no more Hostel living.. Booked in event 18 attendance for the Writers Festival at end of May,

[@donovankelly12]

Oh interesting, thank you for sharing!

[@SuZ-EQ]

You certainly get some walking done. 👍 lived in Auckland since 1982 and interesting hearing a travellers first impressions of parts of the city.

[@donovankelly12]

Yeah I think this morning had a good 11,000 steps or so! I really enjoy walking around Auckland, hope you liked the video!

[@Andy_M986]

Think I may have told you,best Asian food in Auckland, where all the bus loads of Chinese tourists go,is Canton Cafe in Kingsland, you have to book,it's a bit pricey,but you won't regret it. Maggi prawns,Ginger Venison, Garlic Prawns,Roast pork Belly, just to name a few.

[@donovankelly12]

I appreciate it, I’ll try and check it out before we head south!

[@michaelheliotis5279]

There's also Dominion Road, which is the closest thing you'll get to a Chinatown/Little Asia in Auckland or New Zealand. Lots of great places; my favourite is Golden Steamboat for their tasty black pepper beef and their delicious plum juice, but they're pretty much all good options. 😊

[@donovankelly12]

Yeah actually we stayed off of Dominion Road as soon as we got here, down Kings Road and found that the Asian cuisine was fantastic!

[@HeeniKeke]

Awesome vid….cheers!

[@donovankelly12]

Thanks Jane! So glad you enjoyed it 😃🍻

[@JigsawJacqui]

Would recommend you go to both Weta Workshops! The one in Wellington is all about the actual movies and props they’ve made and really cool to see but is a bit more hands off, whereas the one in Auckland is much more interactive and hands on. They’re both very different and unique experiences

[@donovankelly12]

Thanks for the recommendation! Since it was raining the other day we decided to hit up Weta in Auckland and it was alright, sounds like the Wellington one will be better! Thank you for watching 😃

[@AlemaineWaara]

Your videos are /very interesting even for someone who lives in Auckland. There's an underground railway being constructed underneath too not far from completion which will make Auckland so much more accessible and interesting too.

[@donovankelly12]

Thank you very much! Yeah I've watched a small documentary on it and it look really cool! Cheers 🍻

[@brittanygagne6253]

Amazing vlog!! Great job :)

[@donovankelly12]

Thank you!!

[@pauldavies4870]

You do a great job with these videos. Full length engaging.

[@donovankelly12]

Thanks Paul, I am really happy you are enjoying them. I appreciate the kind words, cheers man 🍻

[@rogerb4436]

While in Auckkand, I'm not sure if they still do it but my wife said the Lion Breweries tour is really good. Also your knees will hate you for it but a great walk is Rangitoto Island and if you like wine (I don't know about beer) but alot if ppl rave about the Waiheke Island wine tours.

[@donovankelly12]

Thanks Roger, I’ve been wanting to walk up Rangitoto since I got here and I’m looking to book it as soon as we get some decent weather! The Lion tour may be interesting too, just did Speights in Dunedin and found out they’re owned by Lion. thanks for the suggestion!

[@pornzi]

You may not be aware of this but the local prefer being called JAFA /'s :-)

[@DWtrainsNZ]

Yes 100% they do.

[@donovankelly12]

Haha had to look it up. That’s funny, I like it.

[@rafaelmtl1198]

Great video! great soundtrack as well man! one of the few on YT who doesn't use that annoying lounge music with baby robotic vocal lines in the videos...great editing too

[@donovankelly12]

Thanks a lot! I was hoping someone would like the music, I try to change it up often. I really appreciate it! Cheers 🍺

[@JBLegal09]

The Sydney Harbour Bridge is the coat hanger and flat white is Aussie. Our kiwi cousins love to lay claim 😅 You'll love the South Island, beautiful country 🇦🇺🇭🇲

[@donovankelly12]

Ah is that right? I've never heard that called the coat hanger as well. Someone commented that it was first made in Sydney by a Kiwi so do both countries recognized? haha. Thank you so much, we are looking forward to it 😁

[@carolinemcnicol498]

Both bridges are known as "The coathanger " because of the arched design.

[@kiwi84ryan]

Flat white has proven to be from New Zealand. You Aussies try to claim everything 😂

[@vikinggamingfgcmk1976]

THUMBS UP DONOVAN

[@donovankelly12]

THANK YOU! Never had a comment so fast haha greatly appreciated 🍻🍻

[@benslater4997]

Bro I feel like I've been inadvertently following you. Started a new job in Devonport 2 weeks ago so I've been taking the trip from Queen street to the ferry terminal daily. Just found your channel so Ill keep a look out and come say hi if I spot you

[@donovankelly12]

Haha awesome. Sounds great Ben! I’m jealous you get to take a ferry for work everyday.

[@gt57-1yk]

No people?😳

[@donovankelly12]

Well there was a fair amount of people going to work on that Friday morning but not a whole lot in the harbour area. Things picked up by lunchtime and the weekend got super busy.

[@stephendickson9000]

Auckland. Hmmmm I had to leave after the Greenday concert, was meant to be there for a few days but after dealing with the jafas decided to leave before o have to crowd surf in the ute. Absolutely hate the place.

[@donovankelly12]

Yeah it sounds like quite a few people here do not like Auckland

[@erniepeterson9569]

Hey mate come on down to the South island where the real people are and the good people and you won't get ripped off either beautiful scenery.

[@donovankelly12]

Thanks Ernie, I’ll be down in 2 weeks! Cheers 🍻