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Chelsea Bay is a visitor experience centre, located in Birkenhead, Auckland.

We offer guided factory tours, an interactive exhibit, a baking school and a waterfront café at the iconic Chelsea Sugar Factory.

08/11/2026

Two more chances for High Tea before the year is out 🍰

Join us at Sugar Café for tiers of sweet and savoury treats, beautiful harbour views and a pot of Harney & Sons tea or espresso coffee. Add a glass of bubbles for a little extra festive cheer!

Thursday 12 November | Thursday 10 December
Book your table: chelsea.co.nz/chelseabay/sugar-cafe

06/11/2026

November is here... and things are already feeling festive! Here’s what’s on at Chelsea Bay this month:

☀️ New summer menu - fresh and delicious, plus all your favourites
🥂 Festive group lunches - a fun, easy end-of-year celebration
🫖 Special high tea - two sessions only, bookings essential!
🧁 The Edmonds Baking School - a few December spots left (November classes are fully booked!)
🎁 Chelsea Bay shop - unique foodie finds and fun stocking fillers

Book now: chelsea.co.nz/chelseabay ✨

30/10/2026

Looking for a treat this weekend? 🎃🧁

Whether you’re stopping by for something sweet or settling in for a meal, Sugar Café has plenty to tempt you.

Take a look at our new summer menu: chelsea.co.nz/chelseabay/sugar-cafe 🩷

23/10/2026

All aboard this Labour Day weekend! 🚂

Our guided train rides are running all weekend, departing every 30 minutes with no need to book.

Afterwards, grab some treats from Sugar Café and soak up the sunshine at our picnic tables overlooking the beautiful Waitematā Harbour ☀️

See you there!

16/10/2026

Celebrate the end of the year at Chelsea Bay 🎄✨

Team lunch, catch-up with friends or a get-together with the family? Our festive set menu for groups of 6 or more features favourites like maple-glazed ham, all with harbour views and every detail taken care of.

You bring the company, we’ll take care of the rest. Dates fill up fast, so get in early!

Book now: chelsea.co.nz/chelseabay/sugar-cafe

09/10/2026

High Tea is back… but blink and you might miss it!

We're hosting just THREE Signature High Tea events at Sugar Café before the end of the year. Think tiers of sweet and savoury treats, beautiful harbour views and a pot of your favourite Harney & Sons tea or espresso coffee.

Gather your favourite people and enjoy a little afternoon indulgence!

📅 29 October | 12 November | 10 December

Book your table: chelsea.co.nz/chelseabay/sugar-cafe

24/09/2026

What’s first? 🧁🚂🌿☕

A baking class, a factory tour, playground time, a wander through the Chelsea Estate Heritage Park or a delicious treat at Sugar Café?

However you spend the day, there’s plenty to see, do and taste at Chelsea Bay these school holidays!

Book now: chelsea.co.nz/chelseabay

18/09/2026

One week to go! 🎉

School holidays are almost here, and we’ve got a full lineup of baking classes ready for budding bakers at the Edmonds Baking School.

NEW: Galaxy Cupcakes 🪐✨ Create silky buttercream swirls, fondant planets and plenty of sparkle in this out-of-this-world class.

Book now: chelsea.co.nz/kids-baking-class-galaxy-cupcakes-chelsea-sugar

10/09/2026

Spring is in the air... but those pesky winter bugs are still hanging around!

Give your body a little goodness with our Wellness Bowl - roasted winter veggies, quinoa, greens, edamame, baked salmon and pesto aioli.

Prefer plant-based? Swap the salmon for tofu with our vegan aioli 🌱

Available now at Sugar Café!

05/09/2026

Happy Father's Day 💙

To all the dads, grandads and father figures, we hope today is filled with great food, even better company and a delicious beverage in hand - whatever that might be.

Sending love from all of us at Chelsea Bay.

04/09/2026

Fire up Father's Day at Chelsea Bay! 🔥

We'll have the BBQ sizzling all weekend with hot dogs, burgers, mussel fritters and corn fritters - perfect for a relaxed day out with the family.

For something heartier, enjoy our special Beef & Guinness Pie followed by a slice of Black Forest Gateau.

Plus, don't forget... Dads ride FREE on our mini tours this Sunday! 🚂

See you this weekend 💙

Address

100 Colonial Road, Birkenhead
Auckland
0626

Website

https://www.chelsea.co.nz/chelseabay/

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