Musick Point Esplanade Reserve is a beach reserve on the shoreline at Bucklands Beach in east Auckland, set beside Point View Park, and holds a 4.4 Google rating.
Beaches on this side of Auckland are shaped by the tide. At high water the swimming is at its best; at low tide the shallows retreat across broad flats of firm sand, which suits paddling, exploring and beachcombing far more than a proper swim. Regulars check a tide chart before setting out and aim for the couple of hours either side of high water. East-facing bays along this part of the city also tend to sit more sheltered than the open west coast, so the water is often calmer for children, and since shade on an esplanade reserve can be patchy, a hat and sunscreen are worth packing even on a cloudy morning.
For a quiet stretch of sand close to Bucklands Beach, this reserve is a handy local spot.