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

Emma Bawtree

Having worked as a guide for over three decades, Emma has explored her homeland of New Zealand inside and out. A bit of an adventure addict, she enjoys most outdoor activities but mainly enjoys mountain biking, hiking and snowboarding. Emma has guided trips in Ecuador, Peru and throughout Europe. She loves to share her passion for New Zealand with visitors and hear how much her clients enjoy NZ. Emma enjoys an outdoor lifestyle with her family on a small piece of land in Mapua near Nelson.

Sarah & Zohar Yardeni, USA

“We felt like our trip was tailored made, the accommodations you chose were perfect and all of your recommended activities were so much fun. Everything worked out perfectly and it really was a dream vacation!”

Victoria & Jeffrey Quake, USA

“Our trip was so well planned - down to the last detail! After planning our wedding, it was so nice to have help planning our honeymoon!”

Steen Dalgas, UK

“Excellent service - really appreciated meeting you in person in Nelson. Personal service really makes the difference.”

Rae Young, Hong Kong

“A wonderful guided trip. The itinerary was very well designed, the accommodations were very good, and our guide added lots of unforgettable memories.”

More Testimonials

  • "The itinerary was planned really good, so we could explore all the country. The information was provided excellently. We would like to thank Emma for an interesting and precisely planned trip. This trip we'll remember for a long time and would like to come back here once more."

  • "You analyzed our initial goals and expectations very well and created an itinerary that not only met, but exceeded them. We wanted to experience the "spirit of NZ" and through the diversity of accommodation and choice of locations we did just that."

  • "NZ Travel Designers did a wonderful job listening to what our family needs were and planning a custom trip around our hopes and expectations. I would certainly use your services again if traveling to NZ."

  • "Your help in plotting, planning and booking our trip in New Zealand was of enormous value to us and saved us the hassles and uncertainties as to how to fit it all together. With the added bonus of your local knowledge of the hidden, lesser known places to stay, eat and swim, our holiday was without doubt an amazing experience."