A dedicated whale watching platform could be built along the Randwick City coastline, following a Council decision at last night's meeting 28 October 2014.

Randwick Mayor Ted Seng said Council staff will now investigate the proposal and scope potential sites and costs.

"Each year thousands of visitors and locals flock to our coastline to watch the spectacular migration of whales.

"The number of whale watchers has increased in recent years as more and more people come to appreciate this natural phenomenon right on our door step.

"Many people already visit areas like Jack Vanny Reserve at north Maroubra, Dunningham Reserve at Coogee and Burrows Park in Clovelly to watch the twice yearly migration.

"A dedicated whale watching platform could provide a gathering point for interested people, elevated views and it could also include educational material and possible fixed telescopes or binoculars," Mayor Seng said.

The northern migration of whales occurs from April to mid August each year when the whales head north to mate. The southern migration of Humpbacks occurs from mid August to mid December when they return to the Antarctic feeding ground. From October to December the mothers and newborn calves returning south often swim close to shore providing a great sight for whale watchers.

A report will be brought back to Council on the matter.