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Majestic Humpback whales come to visit the Cooks between July and October, especially the islands of Rarotonga and Atiu. They often come very close to the reef, in some places at just 10 metres from shore. The best place to view the whales is on the west coast of Rarotonga at Black Rock and on the north coast of Rarotonga at Tupapa.
At the Aroa Beachside Inn we are often treated to great displays of whales frolicing outside the reef.
The Whale Outreach Organisation for the Pacific region is based in Avarua on Rarotonga and a new and colourful interpretive centre has been established to educate people about the whales and their habits and to monitor sightings.
Visitors to the Cook Islands Whale Education Centre will be introduced to the fascinating world of whales and dolphins and experience a plethora of awareness, knowledge and fun. The centre offers hands on educational activities, extensive outreach presentations, videos, guest lecturers, visual displays, posters, murals and photographs thereby teaching environmental awareness, the protection of ecosystems and ultimately all life in the sea.
Whale Outreach discourages people from observing whales from tour boats and in particular those that encourage diving with whales.
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