Goodbye, New Zealand.

[@donovankelly12]

I want to say to everyone that your comments have put me to tears. I am so grateful that you have shared your feelings about the videos I have made because it was a truly special moment in my life that I will never forget ❤

[@Masque54]

All the very best Donovan and Brittany! Thank you so much for sharing your take on NZ and life in NZ. It has been fun tagging along with you. I hope the lure of the hops draws you back real soon!

[@donovankelly12]

Thank you so much for coming along on our adventure!! Haha I want to come back every March and April now… 😃🍻

[@vivgrant9538]

Sorry to see you guys leave. Loved watching your videos of my country. It’s lovely to see New Zealand through someone else’s eyes. All the best.

[@donovankelly12]

Thank you so much for watching and leaving a nice comment. I really appreciate it 😃

[@michelletewhata7768]

You good at speaking the reo bro. You and your wife will be truly missed. Safe travels xx

[@donovankelly12]

Thank you very much!! I really appreciate that. Thank you for watching 😃

[@eddylinebrewerynz]

Another great video. You packed so much into your 400 days in NZ. We wish you all the best travelling back to Canada and know you and Brittany are always welcome back in Aotearoa! Cheers from Team Eddyline

[@donovankelly12]

Thanks a lot for everything, Adam!! It was an absolute pleasure to make vids and crush pints with you guys 😃🍻😂🤙

[@Jameziamz]

Showing off the breweries right up to you leaving the country… you sir are a legend!! The craft beer community here in New Zealand already misses you. Well done 👏👏👏

[@donovankelly12]

Haha thank you for always watching and the awesome comments!! 🍻

[@renatamortazavi2450]

Donovan, to be honest, I'm at a loss for words to describe your artistry. You're an incredible video maker, photographer, and storyteller - your talent knows no bounds. I may be repeating myself, but you're truly awesome.👍👏👌 Your latest video, with its clever organization, was a stroke of genius. We absolutely loved how you intertwined present moments with nostalgic stories through pictures and videos from the past.💕👍 It was brilliantly executed. The sheep scene had me in stitches; your witty comment about them posing like French girls was pure gold. You've got a great sense of humor! 🤣😜 We can only imagine how bittersweet it must be to leave Nelson and New Zealand. It brought a tear to my eye. 😢 However, remember to focus on what lies ahead, not just what you're leaving behind. 👍 You and Brittany have done exceptionally well, and we're thrilled that you've had such a wonderful time making friends and exploring this beautiful country. 💓 Life is all about experiences. We're eagerly anticipating our son's trip there in a couple of months. And of course, we can't wait for the amazing videos you and Brittany will create during your next adventures. Lots of love to both of you. 💖

[@darrylpeterson7500]

I'm going to miss your vlogs of our country. I've mentioned it before, but as a non-beer drinker it has been enjoyable to watch your passion for kiwi craft beers. Safe travels to you and Brittany, it's a big world out there with many adventures but as someone who has travelled about 50 countries of this globe, I know how truly fortunate it is to be Kiwi.

[@donovankelly12]

Hey thanks a lot, Darryl. I appreciate you noticing and saying that. The more we travel the more perspective we will get on everything so it's good to know you still feel that way after seeing so many countries. Cheers 🍻

[@kentaylor2416]

Thanks for making the effort to come to NZ. You're welcome back any time.

[@donovankelly12]

Thanks so much!! 🍻🍻

[@baileyscoolgamingvideos6039]

All the best we all have very enjoyed watching your nz videos and I have watched all the videos.

[@donovankelly12]

Haha I know, you’ve done an amazing job of commenting on each and every one and it is very appreciated, Bailey!! All of the best to you as well 🍻😃

[@tb7977]

good luck on your next adventure, nice to have you in NZ

[@donovankelly12]

Thank you very much 😃 very welcoming

[@richardcaldwell9160]

Excellent finale, I will surely miss your zany humour & banter. Best of luck to you & Brittany & hope you to see you again

[@donovankelly12]

Thank you, Richard! I really appreciate you always watching and leaving comments. It means a lot! Cheers 🍻 😃

[@datractor]

Man I teared up for a bit there, what an amazing chapter for you guys, stoked to know I had a tiny part in giving you the nudge to make beer videos 😁 I'm off to the states next week for a month and already missing NZ. Love how relaxed our airport security is lol

[@donovankelly12]

Haha that was a great nudge 🍻 I appreciate it a lot!! Thank you for always watching and commenting 😃🤙 And yeah haha what airport security?

[@modfus]

Its been a real pleasure watching your content over the past year Donovan. I wish you and Brit all the best with your next adventures ....and I will continue to follow your vlogs of course 🙂

[@donovankelly12]

Thank you SO much for always watching and leaving comments that make it all worth it. It is extremely appreciated and I am so happy you enjoy 😃

[@peanutmack]

Really enjoyed your videos from our beautiful country. Hope to see you back one day. Haere rā safe travels guys.

[@donovankelly12]

Thank you for saying that!! We'll be back 😃

[@laskinov]

Thanks, guys. Awesome videos throughout the trip. I'd like to visit Canada one day.🤘

[@donovankelly12]

Thank you! We had a blast. You won't regret a trip to Canada 🇨🇦 😃 🍻

[@traceyhoran8384]

Awwww we miss you at work, but will love seeing where your adventures take you both, big hugs to you both ❤

[@donovankelly12]

Thanks Tracey!!! Miss you guys too 🍻 😁

[@cubatea]

Haere ra Donovan. Thank you for what you’ve added to our society. You are Kiwi

[@donovankelly12]

Hey thanks so much for saying that!! I really appreciate that 😃🍻

[@The_Absolute_Dog]

All the best to you both, and look forward to your return. It's been a blast watching your video skills improve, learning the lingo and various things unique to NZ, and having a great time. And as Charles Dickens said, "The pain of parting is nothing to the joy of meeting again". Till next time, haere rā!

[@donovankelly12]

Hey thanks a lot!! You've been so active on this channel and its very appreciated. I feel like I learned a lot and improved a lot of skills haha so I'm glad you noticed. Cheers to you, you Absolute Dog 🍻😃 haere rā!

[@James47888]

What a way to cap off the journey. Really enjoyed looking back on your time here, and our time spent together 😊. You guys achieved so much. Will miss you both and I can't wait to see you again soon 👋

[@donovankelly12]

Thanks for being a part of the ride, James!! We will miss you, but will be trying to reel you over to Canada haha until next time 🍻😃

[@mariawhite1328]

Thank you for showcasing our country! I’m onto your Aussie tours now 😎

[@donovankelly12]

It was an absolute pleasure. Thank you so much for watching and enjoying them!! 😃

[@robji3372]

Haere rā you two. It's been fun watching your journey around the motu. All the best for your next adventures. Bro, you're gonna hard-out miss our pies!

[@donovankelly12]

Thank you so much 🍻😃 ah I know the pies are gonna be missed for sure. I already got a few kiwi owned places to check out in my home city of Calgary so I'll be checking them out ASAP 😂

[@carlapalmer9649]

Hey guys, have loved watching your journey through our beautiful country ❤️ you'll be missed even tho we know you'll be back! Lol All the very best for the next phase of your journey in life. Wishing you both peace, joy and good health. Haere ra!

[@donovankelly12]

Thank you so much!! 😁 🍻 Haha we will absolutely be back. We really appreciate the kind words. Haere rā!

[@dylbert140485]

Your videos had a big impact on me last year before I decided to move home to NZ (after 12yrs!). Thanks for reminding me how much NZ has to offer and best of luck with your next adventure.!

[@donovankelly12]

Thats so awesome to hear, thank you for saying that. It has a lot to offer. It's a special place. Thank you 🍻

[@EastmanGav]

Thank you for all of your videos. Just working my way through all of them. You are a great advocate for travelling through Godsown, aka Aotearoa, aka NZ. It makes me appreciate more where I live and has inspired me to seek out more craft brewery's when I travel around

[@donovankelly12]

Thank you for saying that! I am happy to hear that you enjoy them and appreciate Aotaroa more. The breweries there are 10/10 and the people working there are some of the nicest I've ever met 😀🍻

[@markhayes445]

Hey Donovan, thanks for sharing your NZ adventure. Really appreciated some of the quality videos. And I have you to thank for my first ever fresh hop beer tasting, delicious. I have to admit to being the plumber who recognised you on your balcony at the Sands in Nelson. “Love the videos.!’ best of luck and thanks again.

[@donovankelly12]

Hey Mark!! Haha I had a feeling that it was you, thanks for yelling out. I’m glad to hear the fresh hop beer was delicious!! Thank you for always watching, it means a lot 🤙🍻

[@mooser2nz]

I'm so pleased that you managed to enjoy the manaakitanga of Aotearoa during your time here. You certainly highlighted some breweries that I have not visited yet down south. Safe next travels and do come back for new bevvies!

[@donovankelly12]

Me too, an experience of a lifetime! There were a lot of top notch breweries on the South Island, be sure to visit a few if you can. 🍻 😃

[@CookingAroundTheWorld]

I knew this video was coming. Thank you Donovan for the memories of your visit, your insights, your celebration of new Zealand, your humility and the long arm of friendship you extended to all you came in contact with. My parting gift is my "Kiwi Burger" and my "Kiwi Steak Mince and Cheese Pie'. When you miss NZ simply make either of these two recipes on my channel and eat them with good Canadian craft beer. Safe travels my friend and God bless you.

[@donovankelly12]

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this, John. It is appreciated more than you know. I will 100% be watching those videos every time I’m feeling that way and let you know what beer goes well with it 😃🍻 thank you for everything, John!!

[@dhagenaar1276]

Come back soon Donovan! Your videos are truly inspiring bro! Keep up with your awesome content and see you back in Nz soon! Cheers Dan

[@donovankelly12]

Thanks a lot, Dan!! Thanks for being such an awesome guy. We will see you in a future hop harvest haha 🍻😃

[@RO-vh8ln]

I love how for most shots in this video, you look like a kid opening Christmas presents. Safe travels

[@donovankelly12]

Haha thanks for noticing. There's been a few videos like that recently where I'm taking it all in. Thank you 🙏

[@Subscripti0ns]

nice work bro, glad you enjoyed our humble little set up we got going here

[@donovankelly12]

Me too, so much more than I ever thought I would. Cheers 🍻

[@robinlecomte1242]

I picture this scene, once back home, unpacked laundry completed, ironed put way, you sit in front of a computer and compile a dossier of your travels, that morphs into a NZ Travel Guide. And a friend asks - " I am going to NZ for a holiday, what do you recommend I do"? You hand him a copy of your travel guide. He reads it. Then - "Donovan, this reads more like a Pub/Brewery crawl, NZ style". "Yup you say, and in between Pubs/Breweries you will get to see some amazing Country". "Oh"- you add, "Get used to wearing shorts, they are better clothing to wear, anywhere & everywhere even when climbing hills". Said it to you before, you have filmed NZ and presented it in way that has been a promotion of our Country (we should be more than grateful for that) - and also promoted our Beers, which it is obvious that you gained a lot of support from the 'minor players' in the NZ brewing domain, which I am sure they are grateful to you, for both your support and promotion of their product. Safe travels.

[@donovankelly12]

I’m so sorry for the late reply, it’s one of the best comments ever and I wanted to have the time to sit down and write a reply properly haha I really appreciate this! So thoughtful and funny 😂 thank you so so much for watching and writing this. It makes making videos so much more fun 😃🤙

[@tomok7775]

Good on ya bud! May the winds of fortune guide you both on your journey. Chur chur!

[@donovankelly12]

Thank you so much!! Chur chur!

[@jeffoldroyd8236]

been a fun journey watching you guys. I really wish me and my wife would have done this before we had kids and careers. Maybe someday.

[@donovankelly12]

Thank you! New Zealand happens to be extremely child friendly... so many public washrooms beside top notch playgrounds. Plus you don't have to worry about any snakes or spiders haha

[@donnamaben775]

Miss you guys already.

[@donovankelly12]

Thank you, Donna!!

[@karori4692]

Safe travels back home. Enjoyed your videos, especially the beer appreciation which is a nice differentiator. Hope you find your way back here again one day, and if not that this is the catalyst for your new adventures. I also hope that living here has been a positive for you.

[@donovankelly12]

Thank you so much 😃 the beer should be appreciated haha it has absolutely been a positive and I already can't wait to return. Cheers 🍻😃

[@trudimclaren4301]

Thank you for another awesome video (loved "get the hell away from me/photograph me like one of your French girls vibes" 😂). What a loss to NZ with you two leaving 😓 Totally agree about the wind turbine - it's better than Mt Vic, in my opinion - brings back Welly memories 🤗. So sad to see you both go, but (though it kills me to say it 😉) Aussie is pretty cool, but in a completely different way to NZ, really. I'll keep 'KZbin stalking', lol, and maybe one day I'll get the chance to meet you guys in Canada! Stay safe, and kia kaha to you both ❤

[@donovankelly12]

Haha I am so glad you enjoyed, Trudi! 😃 that wind turbine was really cool, the views were so vast where Mt. Vic felt a little more intimate so there’s something for everyone 😅 You’ll have to let us know if you come out to explore the Canadian Rockies so we can take you out to a brewery in Banff or Canmore 😃🍻

[@trudimclaren4301]

@donovankelly12 Absolutely! We're planning on taking the train from Vancouver to Jasper and doing a bit of exploring around Banff when we travel back to Canada next year (Alex has never been there, and I want to see and embrace as much of my new home as I can, too!). I'll definitely let you guys know when we're there! 🤗

[@Cypher_NZ]

Donovan it''s been great having you here and sharing your experiences. It''s not a goodbye from NZ, it''s a see you later bro.

[@donovankelly12]

Thank you for always watching and leaving awesome comments. I always appreciate it. Best line yet 🍻

[@jahmarsh]

Enjoyed your videos bro. All the best!

[@donovankelly12]

Hey thanks a lot for saying that, it means a lot 🍻

[@carrier411]

come back - get residency and live here perhaps? Your videos are probably one of the best NZ content I have seen. Most are average, yours are funny and quirky. Glad you enjoyed NZ xxx

[@donovankelly12]

I am so sorry I did not see this comment! Thank you so much for those kind words, you have no idea how much I appreciate it!!! 😃😃😃

[@carrier411]

@@donovankelly12 no worries. Let’s hope we see you back soon. 🥝🥝

[@theunknownunknowns256]

As a true blue red blooded kiwi, you are in for a treat in Aussie. You'll need to watch a few classic movies like The Castle (and a few others) or tv show Kath and Kim before being accepted.

[@donovankelly12]

Hahah good to know!

[@joshhiroti]

All the best homie

[@donovankelly12]

Thanks man!!

[@TheBrettWilson]

Thanks for the NZ vids. Thanks for making an effort pronouncing Te Reo. All the best. 👍

[@donovankelly12]

Thanks for saying that, I tried haha. All the best to you 🍻

[@MrAdamred]

you both better come back all the best

[@donovankelly12]

Thank you!!

[@rookedpodcast]

Talk about leaving on a high note! What an incredible video. Stunning visuals, man. Just astounding photos to look at. I'm gonna miss the NZ content but am looking forward to all the new content you make back in Canada. My only critique is at 11 minutes in, you missed an opportunity to say "hopportunity" and instead said "opportunity" but now you have another hopportunity to do so in your next video. Can't wait to have a beer when you're back in Calgary!

[@donovankelly12]

Haha you are so right, I completely missed that hopportunity and now I am killing myself. I suppose I’ll just have to go back another year and bring you with me. We will be drinking a cold one shortly 🍻😃🤙

[@rookedpodcast]

@donovankelly12 Heck yeah. I'll start looking at flights.

[@nzlemming]

Come back soon. We miss you already.

[@donovankelly12]

Haha thanks so much 🍻😃

[@that_frog_kurtis]

Seeya cuz. Come back as often as you can for as long as you can

[@donovankelly12]

Words of wisdom right there!

[@JimmyKip]

Hmm, I got the day off work tomorrow, might have to swing by Brave for some lunch & tigermilk.

[@donovankelly12]

Never a bad idea, Jimmy!! I’ll miss that beer 😅😅

[@MaykelDeLeon-xb8pp]

Why you guys leaving?! I can’t find a video as into why. I’m thinking of moving to New Zealand this year but just worried about what to expect. Sorry to being so nosy

[@donovankelly12]

All good! Haha we came down for a Working Holiday Visa and we decided to return after one year. We have family and pets back home and that was the ultimate detractor. If all of our friends and family moved to New Zealand it would be a no brainer haha

[@user-bb6nw2fr8p]

Behind in the rent are ya

[@donovankelly12]

😂 can't handle the weekly payments down there

[@tonyatkins3370]

No Thank You!!!...

[@donovankelly12]

😃😃

[@032254855]

enjoyed your vids mate showing off all the breweries and some cool parts of nz hope to see you back in nz soon you do an awesome job in front of the camera .

[@donovankelly12]

Thank you so much!! In an ideal world I get to come back every hop season haha but we will see. I appreciate the kind words 😃 cheers 🍻