New Zealand Travel Designers

New Zealand Travel Designers was founded by passionate travelers who want to share their love of New Zealand with you.

Emma Harrhy

Emma Harrhy

Having worked as a guide for a decade, Emma has explored her homeland of New Zealand inside and out. A bit of an adrenaline addict, she enjoys mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking, snowboarding and mountaineering. Proving her athletic capabilities, Emma placed third in national championship mountain biking. Emma has also guided trips in Ecuador, Peru and throughout Europe.

Emma now lives with her family, on a small piece of land in Mapua, just outside of Nelson city

Nikki Dean

Nikki Dean

Originally from New York and most recently from Lake Tahoe, Nikki has moved to Nelson. Passionate about travel and culture, she has explored more than 30 countries to date. A certified Kripalu yoga teacher and outdoor enthusiast, Nikki feels right at home in the playground that is New Zealand.