Charley's Chocolate Tour

Charley's Chocolate Tour is Australia’s only Cocoa Tree to Chocolate Bar Experience.

If you love Chocolate this is a "must do". Tours for November and December are on Thursday and  Saturday at 10.00am. Bookings are essential.  Phone enquiries 07 4068 5011 from 8am to 3pm daily. 

Charley’s Chocolate Tour is unique in Australia and one of only a few places in the world where you can experience the whole journey of chocolate from “Cocoa Tree to Chocolate Bar”.  

Some of the highlights of the tour:  

• A look at the fascinating 3800 year history.
• Visits the tree nursery and get up close and personal with a baby cocoa tree.
• Walk amongst cocoa fruit bearing trees in a real cocoa plantation.
• See a working chocolate factory.
• Learn about the 13 steps it takes to make chocolate. 
• See a cocoa pod being opened and taste cocoa nibs.  
  
• And of course, Charley's chocolate tasting where you sample our award winning Australian grown and made premium chocolate. 

• visit the Charley's Chocolate shop. Tour guests receive a shop bonus. We accept Cash, EFTPOS, Visa, Mastercard
  

• "Knocks the other chocolate factories we've been to out of the park! Very Inspiring."    
• "One of the most informative tours I've been on (worldwide) Fascinating and authentic" 
•  "Your passion shines through."   
•  "Really liked the kids being able to see/learn where our food comes from.
•  "Yummy"

• Charley’s Chocolate tour operates daily at 10.00am from Wednesday to Saturday (subject to minimum numbers)
• Gate opens at 9.30am - PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE PRIOR TO 9.30AM
• DO arrive BEFORE 9.50am (we are unable to wait for latecomers)
• Tour starts promptly at 10.00am and concludes at approx. 11.30am

Our Child rate covers children aged from 3 to 15. 16 and over are adult rate.

Babies and children under 3 are free, but samples are not provided. 

What to bring:

• Sensible shoes and a wide brimmed hat. 
• Sunscreen and insect repellant is a good idea. 
• Don’t forget your camera. We provide umbrellas provided for rain and sun.  

• All tours must be pre-booked and paid for, prior to arrival at Charley’s. 
• Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the property. 
• Dogs or other pets are not permitted.
• All walking is on level or slightly sloping gravel or grass. Minimal fitness is all that is required, you will be walking approx 120 metres in stages . Charley’s is an all-weather tour. At times this may mean slightly muddy conditions underfoot. However, this also means you can visit Charley’s when other tours may not be available.
• We welcome children of all ages on our tours, however the content is primarily intended for adults and children of primary school age and upwards. As some younger children under 4 years old can occasionally get restless we provide colouring books and we try to keep them involved. 
• We are of course very happy to discuss the suitability with you before you book.

Location & Travel Times

Travel times from: 

• Mission Beach 10min
• Tully                 15min
• Innisfail             20min
• Cairns               90min
• Townsville         2.5hrs 

Getting to Charley’s is self-drive. There are directional signs on the road and an “A” board at the entrance. Ample parking is available. We are Caravan & RV friendly.

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