Welcome
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.
The Gallery
The Gallery, which is owned and operated by Peter Brown, specialises in Contemporary Maori and Pacific Art. Peter has gathered an outstanding collection of paintings, and wood art, handblown glass, carvings and jewellery from top New Zealand artists and has developed the gallery and gardens to best show off the art work. Browse our collection online or better yet plan your next visit to the café and gallery and enjoy our art in the relaxing atmosphere at Helena Bay Hill.
We welcome enquiries about our artworks and can arrange payment and shipping anywhere in New Zealand or overseas.
The Café
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:
Monday to Friday 10 AM – 4 PM
Saturday & Sunday 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
Sculpture & Carvings
Paintings
The Gallery specialises in Contemporary Maori and Pacific Art and gallery owner, Peter Brown, has collected paintings from many top New Zealand artists including Sofia Minson, Janine Whitelaw, Jane Crisp and Mary McKay.
Jewellery
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 Pooy, Hana Ott, Maggie Churcher, Charlotte Wilson and Kerry Thompson.
Glass
Furniture
Peter Brown, gallery owner, is an accomplished furniture designer and the gallery provides an ideal place to showcase his unique dining tables, carved bowls and chairs. The gallery also features furniture by Danish-born designer, Niels Nielsen and woodwork by other local artists.
Ceramics
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.
