Welcome to Brick Bay
Experience our unique Sculpture Trail in a sublime native landscape.
Enjoy relaxed all-day dining in the spectacular Glass House.
Taste our boutique wines.
Open Monday to Friday 10am–4pm and Saturday to Sunday 10am–5pm.
The Sculpture Trail takes approximately an hour to walk and last entry to the Sculpture Trail is 1 hour before closing.
Getting here
Brick Bay is located at 17 Arabella Lane, Snells Beach, Auckland, 0920, New Zealand
DRIVING FROM AUCKLAND
A 50 minute drive north of Auckland city. Take the northern motorway (SH1) to Warkworth. At the third set of traffic lights, turn right, then after 50m take the right fork to Sandspit/Snells Beach. After 8 km you will see the brown Brick Bay Wines & Sculpture Trail sign. After 1 km, turn left into Arabella Lane, then down the second driveway on the left.
Please allow for traffic delays in peak summer and weekends - or leave the city early and join us for brunch!
WALKING
From Snells Beach or Algies Bay, walk along the beach north to Whisper Cove. Turning up through the Whisper Cove settlement along Arabella Lane you will reach Brick Bay Wines & Sculpture Trail at the top of the hill.
From Sandspit, with a half-tide receding, walk around the rocks to Snells Beach, through Whisper Cove and up Arabella Lane.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Buses that run from Auckland to Warkworth are: Intercity and Auckland Transport.
Buses run regularly from Auckland connecting with local buses from Warkworth to Snells Beach: Auckland Transport
We recommend using google maps to plan your public transport journey.
TAXI AND PRIVATE COACH
The private coach and taxi service’s that we recommend from Auckland or further afield are Leopard Coachlines & Mahu City Express.
Within the Rodney region we recommend: Mahu City Express, Gubbs Motors and Warkworth Taxi and Bus
LOCAL TAXI AND PRIVATE COACH
Our local taxi companies are Mai Ride, Matakabs and Warkworth Taxi and Bus
BY BOAT
Small craft can pull up on Snells Beach. Follow walking directions up through Whisper Cove. Larger vessels will need to dock at Sandspit, and to make the last 5 minutes of the journey by taxi.
BY HELICOPTER
We have a helicopter landing area above The Glass House, please call us on +64 9 425 4690 to book your landing.
Latitude: -36.407042476382486
Longitude: 174.724359149276
GROUP TOURS
Small group tours that visit us are:
RESTAURANT & GROUP BOOKINGS
THE GLASS HOUSE
The Glass House Restaurant is the spectacular home of Brick Bay Wines and gateway to the Brick Bay Sculpture Trail. Cantilevered over a shimmering lake, The Glass House offers relaxed all-day dining showcasing the freshest seasonal produce and is open 7 days, Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm.
We highly recommend booking well in advance to dine at The Glass House to ensure the best experience.
GROUPS
We welcome groups of 10 or more people at Brick Bay, join us for an exceptional Matakana food, wine and art experience. Make an inspired choice when planning your next group event or function. Enjoy lunch in The Glass House, take a stroll along the Sculpture Trail, then finish your visit with wine tasting or afternoon tea.
The Glass House is also available for private functions.
WINE TASTING
Taste our highly acclaimed range of handcrafted wines. We celebrate our classic Pinot Gris, an elegant Chardonnay, delicious fruity Rosé and distinctively complex red wines made from our Bordeaux varieties. Come any time and enjoy a personalised wine tasting at the bar with one of our knowledgeable hosts.
Our current flight of Pinot Gris, Rose and Martello Rock are available to taste along with our olive oil and honey for a tasting fee of $8. Limited release wines such as Chardonnay and Pharos are an additional $2 per tasting. One tasting fee is waived per bottle purchased. No bookings are required for less than 10, for groups of 10 or more please book below.
SCULPTURE TRAIL
Whether you are looking to purchase an artwork from our exhibition or looking to explore our open-air gallery, the Brick Bay Sculpture Trail is a must-see. The 2km walk features over 60 artworks at any time, set amongst native bush, vineyards, farmland and wetlands and it is abundant with flora and fauna.
Sculpture Trail Tickets
Tickets can be purchased on arrival at Brick Bay. Visitors dining at The Glass House restaurant (main meal and drink), receive a discount when purchasing trail tickets.
The Sculpture Trail is open daily from 10am, with the last trail entry at 3pm from Monday to Friday, and 4pm Saturday and Sunday. We recommend you allow at least 1 hour to enjoy the Sculpture Trail.
GUEST
Adult
Senior (65 years+)
Student (with ID)
Child (aged 5-17)
Child (under 5)
Family Pass (2 adults, 2 children)
TRAIL ONLY
$18
$15
$15
$12
Free
$52
DINE IN
$15
$12
$12
$9
Free
$44
Groups
If you are bringing a group of more than 15 people please call us on 09 425 4690 or enquire online at least 24 hours ahead of your visit.
Families & Children
Restaurant
We welcome children to Brick Bay however they must be supervised at all times. Outside The Glass House restaurant, a sandpit, swings and climbing frame provide fun activities.
We have a children's menu and colouring-in activities as well as high chairs and baby-changing facilities.
As we rely on the income from our restaurant is not possible to bring your own picnic to Brick Bay, however we have a fabulous menu that caters for children.
Sculpture Trail
Although children need special supervision in an environment with lakes and artworks, the trail is a delightful introduction to sculpture for the first time. It is possible to take off road pushchairs on the trail however there are a number of steps on the Sculpture Trail so backpacks are a much easier alternative.
Children must be supervised by one adult per two children.
We ask for your cooperation in protecting our works of art, as well as the safety of our visitors by not touching or climbing on any sculptures.
ACCESSIBILITY
We recommend wearing walking shoes.
Whilst the Sculpture Trail is an easy 2km walk suitable for most ages and abilities, a reasonable level of fitness is required.
The trail is manageable with off-road pushchairs, although backpacks are recommended
Unfortunately, the Trail is not suitable for wheelchairs.
Surfaces are grass, bark mulch, pebbles and wooden boardwalks and follow an undulating terrain that winds through a valley. There are several sets of easily negotiated stairs and viewing benches are located at regular intervals along the trail. Approximately half of the trail is sheltered from the sun by the bush canopy.
During the wet winter season you may wish to wear waterproof footwear, which you don't mind getting a little dirty
Dogs
We welcome well behaved dogs to Brick Bay both on the Sculpture Trail and in outdoor dining spaces of the restaurant. If you intend to dine, please note on your booking that you require an outdoor table.
Dogs are permitted on the Sculpture Trail, provided they are on a lead as we have livestock and abundant birdlife.
You are responsible for the behaviour of your dog and they must not cause a disturbance to other guests. You must also pick up after your dog.
SCHOOL VISITS
School groups get a lot of value out of a trip to visit the Sculpture Trail and we are happy to facilitate bag storage, a place to gather for the children to eat their school lunch and anything else you need to make your school’s visit a great day out.