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Island hop through the South Pacific Islands and discover
                                                     a laid back paradise you will never want to leave



















































                                                                                                   Vanuatu Tourism Office/David Kirkland


       WHALE WATCHING                       SURFING
       Between the months of July and October   There are few experiences as exhilarating as
       Humpback whales arrive in the Cook Islands   surfing in the crystal-clear waters of the South
       waters as they migrate into the South Pacific from   Pacific Islands. Surfing the South Pacific is not
       their Summer feeding grounds of Australia and   for beginners – here you’ll find some of the most
       New Zealand. The migration patterns of these   challenging reef breaks with powerful waves and
       miraculous giants varies each year, but they can   hollow barrels. The water is so clear and the sea
       be seen throughout these months. Known for their   life so plentiful that you can watch all the action
       breathtaking breaches and hauntingly beautiful   beneath you, as you wait for the next set. For
       songs, the western side of Rarotonga is the best   some of the best surfing spots, check out, Savai’i
       place for whale spotting. In Aitutaki the best way   and Upolu in Samoa and Efate in Vanuatu. For          Vanuatu Tourism Office
       to see them is to dive with them. Seeing the   the biggest and best surf, visit between May
       whales as they play is a magical experience.   and October.               Efate, Vanuatu














                                                                                                                  Samoa Tourism Authority



       Rarotonga, Cook Islands              Matareva Beach, Upolu, Samoa


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