The Bucklands Beach walkway to Half Moon Bay is a beachfront path along The Parade in Bucklands Beach, Auckland, running beside the sand towards the marina at Half Moon Bay, and it holds a 4.6 Google rating. Tidal city beaches like this repay a little planning: swimming is at its best in the hours around high tide, while at low water the flats stretch out and the beach belongs to walkers and shorebirds. Sheltered, harbour-side water warms quickly and stays calmer than the open west coast, which is why East Aucklanders have long favoured beaches like it. Early mornings dodge the summer sea breeze, and shade along a pohutukawa front is patchy, so a hat and water are worth carrying. Set between the beach and the Half Moon Bay ferry terminal, this stretch of shoreline makes for an easy swim, a stroll, or a commute with a view.