The Gallery & Cafe are set in beautiful sub tropical gardens with magnificent bush and sea views over Helena Bay on Northland’s east coast.
The Gallery & Café are on the scenic route to historic Russell in the Bay of Islands, Northland. You will find a warm welcome at the gallery and café where you are welcome to wander and relax in the beautiful gardens during your visit.
We welcome enquiries about our artworks and visits to our Gallery, Cafe and gardens.
Come and enjoy our beautiful garden setting with stunning ocean views. Relax with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and enjoy European style food on our sheltered deck with breathtaking views or in our garden surrounded conservatory. We serve breakfast, lunch, occasional dinners and a large variety of homemade cakes, cookies and snacks.
Current opening hours:
Seven Days 10 AM - 5 PM
Planing on visiting us with a small group? Group bookings & function inquiries are welcome even outside those business hours.
Contact Julia & Uwe
Phone/Fax: 09-4339934
Email: thecafe@galleryhelenabay.co.nz
A few photos below from last year’s Oktoberfest event
The gallery has a wide-ranging collection of art by established and emerging New Zealand artists, many of which are Northland based – this includes contemporary Maori and Pacific artists.There is an outstanding selection of paintings, wood art, handmade furniture, sculpture, jewellery, glass and ceramics. Browse a selection from the gallery online or come and view the gallery’s extensive collection, set in a beautiful and relaxing subtropical garden, withmagnificent bush and sea views over Helena Bay.
We welcome enquiries about our artworks and can arrange payment and shipping anywhere in New Zealand or overseas.
Below is a selection of paintings available in the gallery from established and emerging New Zealand artists, including Sofia Minson, Philip Kilmore, Thomas Lauterbach, Jane Crisp, Janet Bothner-By and local artists Janine Whitelaw, Sandra Whyte and Mary McKay.
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The gallery and surrounding garden provide an ideal backdrop for sculpture and outdoor pieces. Below is a selection of some of the work available from the gallery.
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Peter Brown, gallery owner, is an accomplished furniture maker and the gallery provides an ideal place to showcase his unique tables, carved bowls and platters. The gallery also features furniture by Danish-born designer, Niels Nielsen and woodwork by other local artists.
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We stock a large range of New Zealand made ceramics by well-known artists including Bob Steiner, Kevin Kislsby, Paddy Bourke and Dulcie Draper. We also feature many less well-known and local artists including Bridget Stafford, Robyn Kunin and David Knight.
The gallery stocks a broad range of contemporary jewellery from affordable and funky Kiwi designs to very fine work by accomplished local jewellers and carvers including Kate du Ploy, Hana Ott, Charlotte Wilson and Kerry Thompson. We are also stockists of the Karen Walker jewellery range.
We welcome enquiries about our artworks and visits to our Gallery, Cafe and garden.
Gallery & Café Helena Bay Hill
1392 Old Russell Road,
RD 4 Hikurangi
Northland 0184
New Zealand
Hours: Open seven days, 10am to 5pm.
For enquiries regarding the gallery contact:
Peter Brown
Phone: +64 9 433 9616
Email: pete@galleryhelenabay.co.nz
For café bookings and enquiries contact:
Julia & Uwe
Phone/Fax: 09-4339934
Email: thecafe@galleryhelenabay.co.nz
PURCHASING FROM THE GALLERY:
We welcome orders via telephone or email and can arrange shipping around New Zealand and overseas.
We do offer layby, please contact us if you are interested in this service.
Gift Vouchers: We offer Gift Vouchers in an denomination required – please contact us.
Wedding Lists: If you are getting married and would appreciate a unique gift from your guests we can arrange a wedding list – please contact us if interested.