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08/09/2026
Only a few tickets remain for The Market Table this Friday.
For one night, Head Chef Cam Cook will bring together ingredients from a handpicked selection of local producers, transforming familiar Matakana products into an original menu at Brick Bay.
Meet some of the people behind the produce, hear their stories and experience their ingredients in an entirely new light.
Local favourite Danny Crocome will set the mood with mellow acoustic guitar and vocals throughout the evening.
Friday 11 September, from 6pm
$110 per person
Secure your tickets: https://www.brickbay.co.nz/the-market-table-2026
31/08/2026
Celebrating local producers at a one-night-only dinner event.🙌
The Market Table brings the people and produce of Matakana Village Farmers’ Market to Brick Bay for a very special evening.
Head Chef Cam Cook will transform ingredients from a handpicked selection of market producers into an original menu created especially for the night.
We’re so lucky to have such incredible growers and producers in our community. Join us as we meet them, celebrate their stories and the care they put into what they do - but most importantly, gather around the table to enjoy their produce in a completely new way.
Friday 11 September, from 6pm
$110 per person | Limited seats available
Secure your tickets:
https://brickbay.co.nz/the-market-table-2026
28/08/2026
A final chance to stand with Ngā Manaaki
Anton Forde’s Ngā Manaaki has become one of those works visitors remember long after leaving Brick Bay. Its 44 carved pou speak to manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga and kotahitanga, holding a powerful presence across the hillside.
Brick Bay is an open-air exhibition, and change is part of what keeps the Sculpture Trail evolving. Ngā Manaaki has now been acquired for a private collection and will soon leave the landscape, making way for new work and new encounters on the Trail.
See Ngā Manaaki in its Brick Bay setting while you still can.
Sculpture Trail tickets are $18 per person, with discounted entry when dining at the restaurant. Restaurant bookings are recommended for those joining us for lunch.
Learn more about collecting sculpture and how our consultancy team can help: https://www.brickbay.co.nz/pages/sculpture-consultancy
27/08/2026
Discover a new sound installation by Rob Thorne (Ngāti Tumutumu, Ngāti Tamaterā, Hauraki Tainui) - musician, performer, composer, researcher and academic.
Conceived for the Sculpture Trail, He Rau Porotītiti ki te Whenu Mārama o tētahi Pūngāwerewere invites visitors to slow down and experience the landscape through listening.
At its heart are taonga pūoro, the traditional musical instruments of Māori. These instruments carry deep cultural and environmental relationships, and in this work their sounds are distributed through a sixteen-channel system positioned throughout the ngāhere. As you move, the work shifts - sounds appear to travel, respond and settle within the forest around you.
Rather than a single fixed listening point, the work unfolds differently depending on where you stand, how you move, and the living sounds already present in the landscape.
Following a blessing led by Ngāti Manuhiri, the installation is now part of the Brick Bay Sculpture Trail.
We invite you to experience this remarkable work for yourself - a space for stillness, curiosity and connection with te taiao.
Brick Bay is open 7 days.
Artwork details and purchase enquiries: https://www.brickbay.co.nz/rob-thorne-sound-installation
24/08/2026
A team day worth leaving the office for.
We’ll collect your team from your Auckland office aboard a zero-emission luxury eCoach and bring you to Brick Bay for a shared seasonal lunch with wine and a walk through the Sculpture Trail. Then we’ll get you back to the office that afternoon.
From transport and timing to food and flow, we’ll take care of the details so you can focus on enjoying the day.
Corporate days from $90pp.*
Find out more and enquire:
https://www.brickbay.co.nz/pages/corporate-days
*$90pp is based on a full eCoach booking with the Delight package. Pricing varies by group size.
21/08/2026
Not long left to get a Taste of Brick Bay 🍷
Our winter weekday lunch special is wrapping up on 25 September. Choose any two tasting plates and a wine paddle featuring three Brick Bay wines (or a glass of wine) for $49 per person.
Bring a few friends, share your plates and you can make your way through even more of the menu - all over a long weekday lunch at the Glass House.
Taste of Brick Bay is available weekdays until 25 September. Bookings are recommended to avoid disappointment.
20/08/2026
After four days of scrubbing, fixing, refreshing, polishing and generally giving Brick Bay a good once-over… we’re ready. ✨
The doors open again tomorrow from 10am, and we can’t wait to welcome you back.
Fresh, clean, spruced up and ready to get back to doing what we do best. 🌿
See you Friday!
Bookings recommended for lunch: https://www.brickbay.co.nz/bookings
You never need to book to explore the trail.
16/08/2026
✨ A little spring clean is on the way.
We love being open seven days a week, but once a year we need a few days behind closed doors to get stuck into the jobs that are tricky to tackle while we’re busy welcoming guests.
So from Monday 17 – Thursday 20 August, our team will be cleaning, fixing, refreshing and making a few improvements around Brick Bay.
Then it’s back to business as usual. We’ll be open again from 10am Friday 21 August - fresh, clean and ready for the season ahead.
See you Friday. 🌿
Address
17 Arabella Lane, Snells Beach, Warkworth
Auckland
0920
Directions from Auckland CBD to Arabella Lane:
Public Transport:
1. Take the Northern Express bus from Britomart to Albany Station.
2. Transfer to the 881 bus towards Silverdale and get off at the stop near Arabella Lane.
3. Walk along the road until you reach the entrance of the sculpture trail.
Driving/Parking:
1. Head north on State Highway 1 towards Albany.
2. Take the Silverdale exit and continue onto East Coast Road.
3. Turn left onto Arabella Lane and follow the signs for parking at the sculpture trail entrance.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
10am - 4pm |
| Tuesday |
10am - 4pm |
| Wednesday |
10am - 4pm |
| Thursday |
10am - 4pm |
| Friday |
10am - 4pm |
| Saturday |
10am - 9pm |
| Sunday |
10am - 5pm |
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What people say
The Brick Bay Sculpture Trail in Arabella Lane, Auckland offers a delightful fusion of European dining and artistic exploration. The experience begins with a visit to The Glass House, a stunning tasting room that serves as the gateway to the outdoor gallery that is the Sculpture Trail. Here, visitors can immerse themselves in a captivating display of around 40 works thoughtfully placed along a 2km track.
As you wander through the trail, you'll be surrounded by the serene beauty of native landscapes, creating a harmonious backdrop for the art on display. The easy one-hour walk is suitable for all ages and abilities, making it an ideal outing for families or solo explorers looking to unwind and appreciate creativity in nature.
After your artistic journey, indulge in all-day dining at The Glass House where you can savor seasonal platters, boutique wines from the vineyard, and other refreshments. The passion and dedication of Brick Bay Wines shine through in their elegant estate-grown wines like Pinot Gris, Rosé, and Bordeaux-style red blends - including their flagship 'Pharos'.
Brick Bay's commitment to environmental stewardship and intergenerational growth is evident in every aspect of their operation. From the vineyard nurtured since 1986 to the award-winning restaurant seamlessly integrated into the idyllic landscape of Matakana Wine Region - every detail reflects their vision for beauty and sustainability.
For a truly unique experience that combines artistry with gastronomy against a backdrop of natural splendor, Brick Bay Sculpture Trail is a must-visit destination that promises to inspire and delight all who venture there.
