Although whale watching in Hawaii is touted in all the islands, the protected Auau Channel and shallow warm waters off the west coast of Maui are undoubtedly the best place in Hawaii to watch whales. And one of the most appealing reasons is that whale watching is excellent viewed from the shoreline where the humpback whales can be left undisturbed and pollution from boats is avoided.

McGregor Point overlooking Maalaea Bay offers excellent vantage points for spotting humpback whales. The best times are early morning and late evenings when between the months of November to April (some still around in late May), whales will almost certainly be spotted breaching, fluking and head slapping, and if you're lucky, you'll spot a calf too. The calving season starts in late January, and although actual births are never witnessed, the calves come close to shore.

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Our top 10 scenic attractions in Hawaii are:

1) Na Pali Coast - KAUAI
dramatic coastline; hiking; scenic beaches

2) Volcano National Park - BIG ISLAND
lava flows; volcanic crater; trails; flora - 1 day minimum

3) Waikiki Beach - OAHU
world famous activity beach and shopping

4) Whale Watching - MAUI
Nov-May; calving late Jan-Mar; excellent viewing from coast

5) Archaeological Sites - BIG ISLAND,
stone foundations; temples; petroglyphs; Captain Cook memorial

6) Historical Lahaina Town - MAUI
charming seaside town; art galleries; restaurants

7) Pearl Harbor - OAHU
historical world war two site and USS Arizona War Memorial

8) Waimea Canyon - KAUI
unusual rock formations, large canyons and walking tracks

9) Waipio Valley - BIG ISLAND
hidden valley of yester-year with taro fields and horse drawn carts

10) Oahu Scenic Coastal Drive - OAHU
blowholes, snorkelling and scenic beaches


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