Catriona Rowntree
Television Presenter, Journalist, Author & MC
The beloved presenter of Nine Network’s Getaway, a talented media personality, and passionate ambassador for Mission Australia. With decades of experience in television, radio, and publishing, she brings warmth, charm, and professionalism to every event she hosts.
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Catriona Rowntree is an award-winning Australian television presenter, journalist, author, and passionate ambassador for Mission Australia. Best known for her role on the Nine Network’s long-running travel series Getaway, Catriona has become a household name through her informative, engaging, and personable reporting.
Catriona began her media career as a researcher with Business Review Weekly, 2GB, and Prime Television before moving into radio. From 1991, she worked as a newsreader and host on FM community radio and ABC youth station Triple J, gaining experience in presenting and producing music lifestyle programs.
In 1992, she joined the Nine Network as a researcher on Wonder World!, quickly progressing to reporter and host. During this period, she also hosted the network’s children’s live entertainment show What’s Up Doc?, serving as writer and producer.
In 1996, Catriona became a reporter on Getaway, providing young audiences with a fresh perspective on travel destinations worldwide. Over the years, her reporting has taken her across the globe, cementing her reputation as a polished presenter and travel expert. She has also appeared in Nine’s special broadcasts, fill-in hosted Australia’s Funniest Home Videos and presented at the TV Week Logie Awards.
An accomplished author, Catriona has published several books including Catriona’s Australia: 100 of My Favourite Aussie Locations (2006), A Grandmother’s Wisdom (2013), and The Best of World Cruising (2019), sharing her love of travel and storytelling with a wider audience.
Catriona is also a highly sought-after MC and guest speaker, delivering engaging presentations for corporate clients such as Mitre 10 and Clarins. She actively supports numerous charities, including The Arnott’s Foundation, Mission Australia, and the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation.
Based in rural Victoria with her husband James Petit and their two sons, Andrew and Charles, Catriona balances her professional life with family and a love for the Australian countryside, continuing to inspire audiences with her warmth, charm, and professionalism both on and off screen.
