Charley's COMPACT Chocolate Tour

Charley's COMPACT Chocolate Tour
From AUD $21.00
  • Duration: 35 Minutes (approx.)
  • Location: Mission Beach, QLD
  • Product code: PUH11Q

Charley's COMPACT Chocolate Tour is a fantastic "introduction" to the fascinating journey from Cocoa Tree to Chocolate Bar. Unique in Australia and very rare in the world.

If you love Chocolate this is for you and a "must do" if you are in visiting or live in tropical Queensland. Tours run every week, check availability on the calendar. 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:  

  • Get up close and personal with a baby cocoa tree.
  • Walk in a real cocoa plantation and see cocoa fruit bearing trees.
  • See a working chocolate factory.
  • Crack open a cocoa bean 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 COMPACT Chocolate tour operates Wednesday, Friday and Saturday subject to minimum numbers) Please check for tour times opposite 
  • PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST 10 Minutes before the starting time
  • DO arrive BEFORE 9.50am (we are unable to wait for latecomers)
  • Tour starts promptly and is approximatly 35 minutes.
Child rate covers children aged from 3 to 15. At 16 years and over the adult rate aplies.

Babies and children under 3 are free, but chocolate tastings 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.  

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 80 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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