Well we go picked up from Taupo at 9pm so not too early. It is quite a long way to Auckland so it was mainly driving today. We stopped for lunch in Matamata which is also know as Hobbiton, we went there on the way down the South Island so didn't spend much time to explore. Arrived in Auckland at about 3.30pm. We have an excellent room, its on the 10th floor and the room it huge so much nicer than the last place. Went on the internet this evening and got to have a nice chat with Nick and Katie which was nice.