Food

Situated in the small township of South Johnstone. Northern Small Goods offers a great selection of smoked goods – bacon, hams, and salamis – as well as tasty meats. You may have time to drop into... these stores on your drive to Mission Beach or if you wish contact Mission Beach Holidays and they will give you contact details.

Fruit Forest Farm’s tour will transport you to an exotic oasis, flourishing with a bounty of exotic fruits, plants and a rich cultural history. The tour is an all weather tractor and trailer experience.... You’ll meet the farmers and experience exotic fruit farming first-hand. We are open for charters/group bookings only. Perfect activity for school, senior and community groups. Cost: $770 for up to 20 people. (Larger groups can also be accommodated.) The tour includes 2 hour guided charter, fruit tastings and complimentary exotic fruit drink on arrival. Contact us at info@fruitforestfarm.com.au

It is worth taking a drive to El Arish for your meat supply whilst you are holidaying in Mission Beach. El Arish Butchers is a small family owned and operated business since 1974 who supply their own top... quality meat from Bingil Bay. Take the Mission Beach – El Arish Road to the highway – turn right – then first left. Travel to the end of this street turn left pass the school and the butcher is on your left. If you wish drop into the El Arish Tavern for a refreshment and look at the local memorabilia. For contact information: Phone: (07) 4068 5158 Email: elarishbutchers@y7mail.com

Australia’s only Cocoa Tree to Chocolate Bar Experience. Charley's Chocolate Tour is Australia’s only Cocoa Tree to Chocolate Bar Experience. If you love Chocolate this is a "must do". Tours are Wednesday... to Saturday at 10.00am. Bookings are essential. 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”. Charley’s is real and genuine! It is deliberately NOT a theme park. It’s authentic and all about how one of our favourite foods comes into being. Charley’s people are passionate about what they do and want you to share the fascinating chocolate story. The tour is fun, very much “hands on” and hugely informative. Here are some of the highlights of the tour: A look at the fascinating 3800 year history of cocoa. Visit the tree nursery and a mature cocoa tree plantation. See the tiny orchid-like flowers and ripe cocoa pods. Look at age-old fermentation and drying techniques. See a cocoa pod being opened and taste cocoa nibs. Take part in some of the steps of making actual chocolate. The highpoint of the tour is the chocolate tasting! Here we feature our multi award winning Australian grown and made premium single origin chocolate. Here is what some of our visitors had to say: "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) Very fascinating and authentic""Your passion shines through.""Yummy""Really liked the kids being able to see/learn where our food comes from." Tour Days & Times Charley’s Chocolate tour operates every Thursday and Sunday. (subject to minimum number of guests) Special Holiday and Long Weekend tours operate subject to demand. (check calendar or call for details) Gate opens at 10.00am Please arrive between 10.00 and 10.20am Tour starts promptly at 10.30am (we are unable to wait for latecomers) Lunch finishes at 1.30pm Tour Prices includes lunch and all tastings. Please advise of any dietary requirements (vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, other) Booking Fees Adults $39.00 Children $25.00 (3-15) Family $110.00 (2 adults, 2 children) Seniors $30.00 Our Child rate covers children aged from 3 to 15. Babies and children under 3 are free, but lunch and samples are not provided. Over 15's are adult rate. Aussie Farm Lunch This is included in your tour and features local grass-fed beef burgers, BBQ’d to perfection and served with caramelised onion and a choice of condiments. (Vegetarian or gluten-free option is available but MUST be pre-ordered at time of booking). Soft drinks and spring water are available to buy. What to bring: Sensible shoes and a wide brimmed hat. Sunscreen and insect repellant is a good idea. Don’t forget your camera. Use of an umbrella is provided free, if rainy. Shopping at Charley's: Naturally, all our chocolate is available for you to buy. We accept Cash, EFTPOS, Visa, Mastercard. We also feature other selected local products. Other important Stuff All tours must be pre-booked and paid for, prior to arrival at Charley’s. We welcome kids but ask that they be supervised at all times. Smoking is not permitted. All walking is on level or very slightly sloping gravel or grass. Minimal fitness is all that is required. 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. The content is designed for adults and older children, therefore, we find that some young children under 4-5 years old occasionally get restless. To assist 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 located at Mt Edna, 388 Cassowary Drive. Mission Beach. Approx. 10 minute drive from Mission Beach If using Google maps, enter “Charley’s Chocolate Factory”, do NOT search on 388 Cassowary Drive. 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. Prices Current as of June 2024. Please contact Charley's Chocolate Factory to confirm pricing.