Is this the best ever New Zealand South Island self drive itinerary? Part 1

Travelling New Zealand by campervan is one of, if not THE, best way to experience the country, and our South Island road trip was nothing short of epic. Mountains, glaciers, lakes, Middle-earth locations and plenty of amazing food. Here’s how we did it, day by day, including routes, stops, activities and where we stayed. It's important to give a teensy bit of context here. We initially flew into…