Charley's BIG Chocolate Tour

Charley's BIG Chocolate Tour
From AUD $34.00
  • Duration: 90 Minutes (approx.)
  • Location: Mission Beach, QLD
  • Product code: PWEJQJ

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. 
To finish off your tour: 
  • visit the Charley's Chocolate shop. Tour guests receive a shop bonus. We accept Cash, EFTPOS, Visa, Mastercard
What some of our visitors have said:
  • "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"
Tour Days & Times 
  • 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

We’re at Mount Edna, 388 Cassowary Drive. (also called El Arish -Mission Beach Rd)  Mission Beach. If using Google maps, just enter “Charley’s Chocolate Factory”, do NOT search on 388 Cassowary Drive. 

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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