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Rediscover the joy of baking!

Chelsea Bay is a visitor experience centre, located at the iconic Chelsea Sugar Factory in Birkenhead, Auckland.

We offer guided factory tours, an interactive exhibit, a baking school and a waterfront café 7 days a week.

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

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 Factory Tours

Be educated and inspired with a fully immersive tour through the Chelsea Sugar factory, where you'll learn about how sugar is made, taste our delicious syrups and see the wondrous sugar mountain.

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Cafe

 Sugar Cafe

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

Cafe Hours:

Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm (kitchen closes 2.30pm) 

Saturday, Sunday, Public Holidays 8am to 4pm (kitchen closes 3pm)

School

 Edmonds Baking School

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

Each class is generally 2 hours; take your baking home in a presentation box.

Have fun and learn something new!

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 School Visit

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

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But wait there's more!

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Shop

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 are also available for sale.

 

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Interactive zone

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

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Functions and Events at Chelsea Bay