Chelsea Bay - home of Kiwi baking

The Chelsea Bay Visitor Centre is open 7 days a week, located at the iconic Chelsea Sugar factory in Birkenhead, Auckland.

We want to share with you our love of all things baking!

Open 7 days, overlooking the Waitemata Harbour with an a la carte menu and delicious cabinet treats

Cafe Hours: 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm Saturday & Sunday (kitchen closes 2.30pm, sweet cabinet food available 2.30-4pm)

Note: table bookings only available Monday to Friday

We offer a range of classes for children and adults with our expert Patisserie Chefs

Our 3-hour schools program is for Years 4-13 and includes a tour of the Chelsea Sugar factory, a baking lesson, and exploring our interactive zone

We sell all things baking at the Chelsea Bay shop - tea towels, oven mitts, spatulas, whisks plus memorabilia and gift packs.

A large range of Chelsea sugar products is also available for sale.

Prices start at $1.99

Explore our history, play a digital baking game, and discover the sugar and flour process from paddock to plate

For any enquiries, please contact the Chelsea Bay Host on 09 481 0744,
or email [email protected]

Xmas Closedown Dates:

Chelsea Bay Visitor Centre and Sugar Cafe closes 3pm, Wednesday 23rd December

We will re-open on Wednesday 6th January 2021