Haere ra

Is this it? Has Bruce Hopkins finally made it all the way home?

Home

Bruce Hopkins does not love the mud in Southland.

Southland Slog

Bruce Hopkins is still hoping he'll meet Shania Twain. It's not looking likely.

Come On Over

Weddings and wading knee-deep in snow on the way to Wanaka...it's been a bit of a week for Bruce Hopkins.

Going for the Record

50 rivers in one day? That's nothing for Bruce Hopkins.

Ford Every Stream

Bruce meets up with some hunters in the hills before finding a long lost friend and then dropping in on Lynda Topp.

Reaching the Topp

Bruce Hopkins ticks off the last of three big challenges on Te Araroa.

The Big Three

Bruce Hopkins begins his crossing of Waiau pass, but is dreaming of other things.

Eat All the Pizza!

As he traverses the Richmond Ranges, Bruce Hopkins solves an age-old mystery.

The Smell of Fear

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.

The big climb begins! Bruce takes on the Richmond Ranges.

Late Starts and Duck Farts

Bruce Hopkins is in Te Wai Pounamu, beginning the second leg of Te Araroa.

Queen of the Cicadas

At last Bruce finishes off the North Island section of Te Araroa Trail - but not without a close shave in the tops of the Tararuas.

A Tumble in the Tararuas

Bruce Hopkins spends five fabulous days on the Whanganui River. He finds some amazing friends and (not-so-amazingly) retains his reputation for losing stuff.

Whanganui Whanau

Bruce Hopkins takes on the Tongariro Crossing against the flow of trampers coming the other way. Produced by Bruce Hopkins and Justin Gregory. Executive producer Tim Watkin

Mist and Magnificence

Bruce Hopkins fills in more of the bits he has missed on the Te Araroa trail.

As if the Jigsaw Puzzle Wasn't Hard Enough

After an extended layoff Bruce is given a roaring send off when he resumes his journey.

Dances with Bulls

Bruce Hopkins faces yet another setback. This one might be a bit more serious.

A Bit of a Dogleg

Bruce Hopkins fills in some of the missing pieces of Te Araroa jigsaw puzzle.

A Bit of a Jigsaw Puzzle

4th generation Stewart Islander Bruce Hopkins chats to 3rd generation Islander Colleen Hopkins - his mum.

Another World

The Long Way Home

Bruce Hopkins beds down in a DOC Hut - in someone's backyard! Produced by Bruce Hopkins and Justin Gregory.

I'll Be Home For Christmas

With a heavy pack and a lot of nerves, Bruce is underway, measuring the length of 90 Mile Beach and recalling dangerous days fishing off the Northland coast.

90 Mile Beach

After a frustrating injury break, Bruce Hopkins is back on the trail once more, beginning again from where he was forced to stop.

Take Two

While he recovers from injury, Bruce recalls a conversation with Te Araroa founder Geoff Chapple.

Blue and Fortunate Water

After an accident on the trail, The Long Way Home gets just that little bit longer for Bruce Hopkins.

Bung

On a rest day in Auckland, disaster strikes when Bruce loses something irreplaceable.

Have You Seen My Father and Brother

Bruce has a brainwave - but it's a bit too late. Produced by Bruce Hopkins and Justin Gregory. Executive Producer Tim Watkins.

High and Dry

Bruce Hopkins hunkers down in Te Kuiti and meets a couple with a fascinating tale to tell. Produced by Bruce Hopkins and Justin Gregory. Executive Producer Tim Watkins.

Hop, Skip and Jump

Bruce meets old friends and new on the trail south of Russell but an unexpected event puts the future in doubt.

Lost and Found

Dreaming of ginger beer and ice cream, Bruce climbs the high hills of the Northland forests to get back to his old home in the Bay of Islands. Produced by Bruce Hopkins and Justin Gregory.

Four Forests in Four Days

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