Fishermans Rock Reserve is a coastal park at 1274 Whangaparaoa Rd in Army Bay, Rodney, holding a 4.5 Google rating from 71 reviews, with visitors praising the views and the walks along the coast. On a rocky shore, the tide shapes the visit: at low water the rock platforms open up — rock pools, firm footing, easier walking — while a rising tide can push you back towards the track, so it pays to check tide times before setting out. Regulars on shores like these wear shoes with grip, since weed-covered rock stays slick even in summer, and bring a hat because coastal walks offer little shade. Anyone after soft sand should temper expectations; the pull of a rocky reserve is the rugged shoreline and what the tide leaves behind. For those heading up Whangaparaoa Rd towards Army Bay, this reserve makes an easy stop for a leg-stretch and a view over the water.