Whale Watching (seasonal) Rarotonga

Whale watching in Rarotonga runs annually from July to October, as majestic humpback whales migrate from icy Antarctic feeding grounds to breed and give birth in the warm, deep waters of the South Pacific. September is historically the peak month for activity and sightings. Because the ocean drop-off plunges steeply just beyond the island's shallow fringing reef, you can easily view whales breaching, tail-slapping, and blowing directly from the shore—meaning you don't even need to book a boat to see them.