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Humpback whales visit the Cook Islands (especially Rarotonga) from July to October each year, on their migration route north from the Antarctic. They stop here to calve and come right up to the reef which in places is just 10 metres from shore! The very best places to view these magnificent creatures is on the west coast of Rarotonga at Black Rock and on the north coast of Rarotonga at Paradise Inn.
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.
Both the mighty Humpback and the resident Pilot whales provide those who see them with a stunning and unforgettable memory of their stay in the Cook Islands.
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