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

If you love Chocolate this is a “must do”. Tours are every week. Bookings are essential and are open now.  Phone enquiries 07 4068 5011 from 8am to 3pm daily. We also have a COMPACT 35 minute tour Click here to go to COMPACT tour detail and bookings

Charley’s BIG 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 BIG Chocolate tour operates every Thursday at 10.00am (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 years and over are adult rate.

Babies and children under 3 are free, but chocolate tasting 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 for rain and sun.  

Other important Stuff

• 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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