
Bruce Hopkins takes his father and brother's ashes back home to Stewart Island. But he’s taking the long way there; walking the length of New Zealand on Te Araroa trail.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 33 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Category | Society & Culture | ||||

The final episode of The Long Way Home.
Kia ora, e te whānau.
Bruce has done it - hes made it all the way to Bluff and the end of Te Araroa!
And just like he promised he would, he has carried his father and brothers ashes back home to Rakiura/Ste... more
Is this it? Has Bruce Hopkins finally made it all the way home?
Bruce Hopkins Trail Diary - Week 31, 4 May - 9 May 2018
Invercargill - Rakiura/Stewart Island
"There ya bloody go!"
"I currently sit in the luxury of my dear cousins Colin and Margar... more
Bruce Hopkins does not love the mud in Southland.
Bruce Hopkins Trail Diary - Week 30, 27 April - 4 May 2018
Te Anau - Invercargill
"Just been raving and ranting about some a-hole walking off with my hiking poles from the hostel in Te Anau!
"On t... more
Bruce Hopkins is still hoping he'll meet Shania Twain. It's not looking likely.
Bruce Hopkins Trail Diary - Week 29- 30, 17 April - 27 April 2018
Wanaka - Te Anau
"How are you at endings?"
I am now facing a series of endings. A few days ago I eme... more
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Love the podcast, Bruce’s openness and observations are great to listen to and always feel genuine. A solid resource for anyone looking to get an idea of what the trail is like along the way!
I have so enjoyed this podcast. So easy to listen to and get a feel for the effort that goes into walking this trail. Well done Bruce.
Just like with any good tramping adventure, the path is not straight or clear, but very very human. No lectures or moralising, just a good yarn as he walks with some important questions covered. Love it 💚
I’ve only just discovered this podcast, quite by chance, it’s amazing. As a kiwi living in Oz, it’s making me so homesick, especially tramping through so many places familiar to me. I’d highly recommend listening to Bruce, what an awesome guy!
Inspiring stuff Bruce. Te Araroa - I’m coming for you!!
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