Cook Islands Whale Watching Guide

Be sure to visit the Whale Research Centre in Avarua Town which has information about the migration, news on recent sightings and a small collection of memorabillia. The best place on Rarotonga to spot humpback whales is along the north coast where the coral reef edge is closest to shore and the most popular spots with good vantage viewing is the Paradise Inn in Avarua Town and from Black Rock on the north west coast.

Rarotonga Hotel Directory
Top Picks
Hotel Name (click for details & pix)	Picture of Hotel	Summary (style)	Hotel Rate (NZ$)	Our Best Rate (click for quote)
Crown Beach Resort West Rarotonga		38 rooms Resort	$ 600 - 865
Club Raro Resort North Rarotonga		12 rooms Resort	$ 185 - 250
Recommended
Sunset Resort West Rarotonga		35 rooms Resort / Hotel	$ 295 - 405
Castaway Beach Villas West Rarotonga		12 rooms Units	$ 220 - 250

The rugged limestone cliffs of Atiu Island are another great place to watch whales as they come right up to the reef edge to rest and scratch themselves.

Atiu Hotel Directory
Top Picks
Hotel Name (click for details & pix)	Picture of Hotel	Summary (style)	Hotel Rate (NZ$)	Our Best Rate (click for quote)
Atiu Villas Atiu Island		6 rooms Bungalows	$ 200