MILFORD SOUND! Top WOW moment in New Zealand!?

[@HeeniKeke]

Majestic is only word I can think of to describe the glory of the mountains and water….along with a million wows…It absolutely takes your breath away…thanks for taking me down memory road…so happy you got to experience the beauty and awe of Milford Sound

[@donovankelly12]

Breathtaking is a very good way to describe it, yep!! Me too, Milford Sounds has been one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen in the world let alone just the country. So glad you enjoyed, Jane!!

[@amiarafe]

so glad you got to see this. for me, the drive from qtown was ALMOST as stunning as the cruise.

[@donovankelly12]

Oh absolutely, you said it. We drove from Te Anau so the same final stretch. There’s a lot of amazing highways in New Zealand but that’s gotta be in the top 3!

[@trudimclaren4301]

It is such a beautiful place, no matter how many times I see it (6 or 7 now), I'm still blown away every time - it never gets old. Brilliant video and editing!

[@donovankelly12]

Oh wow that’s a lot of trips to Milford, Trudi! You appear pretty well travelled in your own country unlike a lot of viewers. Thank you very much, so glad you are enjoyed it!

[@trudimclaren4301]

@@donovankelly12 I was very lucky to be a 'late surprise baby', lol, so I always went on South Island road trips with my parents at (extended) Easter holidays, then I took them around the North Island in my 20s when I lived in Wellington for a bit (only the 2nd time they'd taken a plane in their lives!). Love travelling abroad, but there's so much diversity in our landscape in such a small area that it's a shame most Kiwis don't see it. Going to struggle getting everything in that I want my partner to see when he's over for a month before we go back to Quebec (plus, we have to go via Cairns on the way back to visit my niece - a month's not enough! 😅). My list keeps getting longer!

[@donovankelly12]

Ahhh that’s how you do it haha be the surprise child… that’s really cool! Yeah Brittany and I keep talking about how difficult it would be to see all there is to see on a quick few weeks or 1 month vacation, it really does make me understand why so many people go for the camper cans because there’s a lot of driving to each spot!!

[@Masque54]

Another great video, Donovan! Brilliant editing, as always!!

[@donovankelly12]

Hey thank you so much! Appreciate it, so glad you enjoyed it!

[@exploreearth6275]

It is really majestic place in New Zealand

[@donovankelly12]

Absolutely.

[@Jameziamz]

Am I the only one that wants to see all the stuff that was fast forwarded? Haha nice video mate glad you enjoyed Milford

[@donovankelly12]

Haha thanks, it was just me rambling about ferry times and discovering sand flies

[@Steez5588]

Kiaora Donovan. You're making me a little homesick 😢 the video is amazing! Ngā Mihi ❤

[@donovankelly12]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the nice comment, I understand why you would be home sick!

[@พัฒนาศรมยุรา]

I have been Geiranger in Norway and now I have a plan to go Milford this coming late April. Thanks for sharing, this is superbeautiful.

[@donovankelly12]

You are welcome! I hope you have a wonderful time in New Zealand 😁 Norway is on my list!

[@พัฒนาศรมยุรา]

@@donovankelly12 If you like narrow steep mountain of the Fjord, Norway will gives you the greatest on earth. Geiranger and Naeroy Fjords are the two of world heritage sites. The view points are unbelievable.

[@donovankelly12]

@@พัฒนาศรมยุรา sounds amazing! I’ll have to see that one day.

[@amiriawallis4200]

Wow!! 😂😂 I felt the same way when we went through. In fact the eyes ached from straining to take it all in. Ataahua!

[@donovankelly12]

Haha right?? It’s pretty crazy just how much there is to look at. I think I can say it’s been my favourite tourist attraction so far!

[@czarinacapiral1978]

Can't wait to see it next year 🎉

[@donovankelly12]

I hope you have a wonderful time 😃 make sure you bring bug spray!!

[@James47888]

Nice one, mate! The shots are stunning, and your editing brings out that perfect moody vibe of the trip. Glad you enjoyed yourselves.

[@donovankelly12]

Thanks, James! Yeah it was a bit different with the mood in this one, thank you for noticing 🍻 man I gotta say, Milford Sound is easily one of the most remarkable places I’ve ever seen in my life.

[@oliviamatheson5601]

For those watching, it may look stunning in the video but it is even more stunning in person! Yay cheeky little keas! Did you stop at any of the lakes along the road on the way back? If you get them at the right time they're like mirrors for all of those mountains 😍

[@donovankelly12]

Thank you for mentioning that, Olivia, you are so right. The camera does not do it justice, it is a must see. We did stop at a few lakes but unfortunately the wind had picked up so no glass like conditions but I can totally see what you mean!! Thank you for watching 😃

[@MrAdamred]

WOW hahahahaha word of the vlog haha

[@donovankelly12]

Haha it sure was. Looking to start on the Dunedin video soon after watching the all blacks this past weekend!! Man I love it there…

[@johnallsopp6324]

Well done. Watch out for those keas, they will have have everything off your car just for fun. I used to live in Arthur's Pass and the keas would walk right into our cabin if the door was open and they would open the fridge and raid everything. Such intelligent birds. Cheers.

[@donovankelly12]

Thanks for the comment John! Haha that made me laugh out loud just imagining those Keas walking in like they own the place. Ripping stuff out of the fridge. Haha. Cheers

[@lucasNZL]

I was there in January, best trip of my life 😊

[@donovankelly12]

So glad you enjoyed it as well! I don’t know if anyone could have a bad time there haha how were the sandflies in January?

[@lucasNZL]

Endless sandflies, but still so worth it.😄@@donovankelly12

[@lucasNZL]

I hope you and your partner really enjoy it here Donovan, I'm sure in some places it must remind you of home (canada) I want to go one day, my ex mother in law was from new Brunswick and said it's similar to New Zealand, take care and safe travels, if you guys stop by in levin, I'll shout you a beer 🙂

[@donovankelly12]

@@lucasNZL thank you, Lucas. There are a lot of spots that are very similar to British Columbia and Alberta that we’ve noticed throughout both main islands and though I have not been to the East Coast of Canada, I could see a lot of similar features based on what I’ve seen from photos. The climate, a good amount of the landscape, volcanoes, and Māori history are what I find very unique. I appreciate the kind words, I will definitely keep that in mind! Cheers 😃🍻

[@darrylpeterson7500]

Was very fortunate about 6 years when I took a cruise there. On the way back in from the Tasman Sea we had 3 dolphins following on the wake of the ship only a few metres from the stern popping in and out of the water for a few minutes. And when you pop out of the Homer Tunnel into the western side is just an awesome view… wow hahaha

[@donovankelly12]

Ah wow haha yeah that sounds SO COOL. The variety of marine life makes it very appealing to go multiple times, if the landscape didn’t already blow you away… haha cheers! 🍻😃

[@autumn8034]

Thank you so much for the beautiful video, This place is so beautiful, Thank you Lord for such wonderful mountains, and to think at one time they were all covered with water in the flood. On another note, how did you get your american car to New Zealand. >???? inquire minds want to know. God Bless thanks once again.

[@donovankelly12]

You are so welcome!! The landscapes here really do make your mind think of the past and how it’s shaped over millions of years… very intriguing. The car was purchased used in Auckland and it’s a Japanese import so we didn’t have to bring anything over!

[@louisenicholson5544]

Again, a great video! Have to ask who is the singer on it? Thanks again 😀

[@donovankelly12]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed 😃 info below! Opening song: Mo’s New Frontier Artist: Rymdklang Soundtracks Milford Sound Cruise song with vocals: Song: I don’t mind Artist: Particle House feat. Le June

[@Zergcerebrates]

How long was the drive from Queenstown to Milford sound?

[@donovankelly12]

We drove from Te Anau but Queenstown is about 4 hours. Plenty of places to stop and have a nice lookout though so definitely give yourself some time!

[@sillysox7087]

PLEASE seriously consider going back to Milford when it IS raining

[@donovankelly12]

Yeah we would absolutely consider that. We’ve heard from a few people in the comment section and both the Doubtful and Milford Sound captains that it is a different experience that is equally amazing!

[@divyankadd]

Would you say one day is enough to enjoy this place? Heading there in dec!

[@donovankelly12]

We went in from Te Anau in the morning and left at 2-3pm, thought that was pretty good. Once we did the cruise and saw it from the water, we felt like there wasn’t a whole lot else we were missing out on!

[@baileyscoolgamingvideos6039]

Question time South Island, or North Island do you prefer or both?

[@donovankelly12]

Thanks for the question, Bailey! I love both. I grew up beside the Canadian Rockies so the mountains are very homey but places like Cape Reinga, Bay of Islands, Coromandel Peninsula, Bay of Plenty, etc. are so mesmerizing to me. I’ll take the easy out and say both 😁

[@baileyscoolgamingvideos6039]

@@donovankelly12 Nice one :)

[@jorjinawright2141]

when my parents came to visit me and we toured both islands (at that point I didn't know I was going to be living in NZ for 12 years!) my mother summed up the islands this way ... while the North Island has beautiful green scenery, the South Island has exotic things to see - Moeraki Boulders, Pancake Rocks, the glaciers, etc.

[@donovankelly12]

@@jorjinawright2141 that is a pretty great way to sum it up!

[@RM-ti8nf]

You should make a "shorts" youtube vid of the kea action 😊

[@donovankelly12]

Great idea! Thanks 😃

[@richardcaldwell9160]

This gets a wow factor from this couch potato _Cheers

[@donovankelly12]

Thanks Richard! Glad you enjoyed it haha thanks for watching 😃🍻

[@paulscrimgour4769]

O yes the keas will destroy your car ive seen seen road works milford ford rangers with every bit of rubber and plastic damaged hard case replacing it all😊

[@donovankelly12]

Hahah yeah I’ve heard some good stories while we’ve been down here, that’s for sure!! 😃🍻