Howick Beach is a family beach at Cockle Bay in east Auckland, about five minutes' walk or one minute by car from the main street of Howick. The beach has rock pools to explore and shells to collect, and the grassy hill above it is a place to sit and watch the waves. The current is gentle, which the Howick Village Association says makes it a good place to bring children.
The beach is near a reserve with a children's playground, and the Pohutukawa trees at the far end are good for climbing. Views reach out to Waiheke, Beachlands and Maraetai. The association also points to Mellons Bay, which has views of Rangitoto and Waiheke, a dog-walking spot and toilets. The Saturday morning market in the village sells New Zealand made arts, crafts and food.