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Catherine Stewart
Knowledgeable, Calm & Engaging

Catherine Stewart is a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Tour Leader with Travelwise Holidays, known for turning every trip into a delightful adventure. She lives in the Bay of Plenty and has spent most of her working life in travel, bringing calm professionalism and a natural gift for storytelling to every group she leads.

“I love helping travellers relax and soak it all in — that’s when a destination really comes to life.”

Catherine is an ICCA Master Cruise Consultant, experienced tour escort, cruise ship ambassador, and author of Cruising: A Guide for First Timer Cruisers. Her own travels span the UK, Europe, Singapore, Canada, the USA, South America, Antarctica, the Subantarctic islands, Bali, the South Pacific, and right across New Zealand — including Great Barrier Island, Stewart Island, and the Chathams.

Guests love her approachable style and the way she shares insights that bring each place to life. Whether on a short New Zealand escape or a longer international journey, she creates a relaxed, memorable experience filled with friendship and discovery.

Travellers on Catherine’s tours can look forward to smooth days, enriching stories, and the comfort of being in thoroughly capable hands.