Cha Cha Chocolate

Description

Cha Cha Chocolate is Bundaberg’s magical emporium of chocolate, curiosities, and nostalgia - a place where time slows and childhood memories come rushing back.

Its creator, Melanice, is a second-generation chocolatier who grew up learning the craft from her father and working alongside her family in the chocolate business for more than 40 years. Together with her husband, Tim, she now pours that lifelong passion into sourcing the finest chocolates, lollies, and gourmet delights from Australia’s top chocolatiers and from far corners of the world.

Cha Cha Chocolate began in October 2017 as a simple Christmas pop-up shop. What was meant to last just eight weeks quickly revealed itself to be something extraordinary. Eight years on, it has grown into a thriving destination, adored by locals and sought out by visitors from across Australia and beyond.

Stepping through the doors is a sensory delight: the rich aroma of chocolate drifts through the air, antique decorations from around the world fill every corner, and the soft sounds of old-fashioned jazz set the scene. With each season, the shop transforms, bringing extra magic to Easter, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and Halloween, all celebrated with vibrant displays, unique decorations, and irresistible new treats.

Visitors can enjoy daily tastings of Melanice’s handmade creations, from rich chocolates to more than ten flavours of her famous creamy fudge, crafted the traditional way with real cream and butter. For an extra touch of fun, her one-of-a-kind Golden Cha Cha Chocolate Bars hide sparkling surprises - some dusted in gold with real golden tickets inside. The joyful cheers of winners opening their wrappers add even more magic to the shop.

The store showcases hundreds of chocolates from around the world, from intricately handmade truffles by Ninas Chocolates displayed in a vintage cabinet, to classic gift boxes from Australian chocolatiers such as Belgium Delights and Davies. Rocky road lovers are spoiled for choice with decadent creations from Whisk & Pin and Rocky Road Co., while Finch Avenue and Maleny Chocolate Co. offer popular ranges of honeycomb, brittles, and chocolate bars. For a nostalgic treat, timeless favourites like Polly Waffles, Bertie Beetles, Dutch licorice, and boiled lollies await.

Cha Cha Chocolate also stocks iconic chocolate brands from around the globe, including Darrell Lea and Pink Lady from Australia, Thorntons, Beech’s, Black Knight Licorice, and Holdsworth from England, and Asbach and Heidel from Germany. The store keeps its finger on the pulse of global trends, bringing in viral treats such as Dubai chocolate bars, freeze-dried lollies, and retro wax candy.

Beyond chocolate, the shop proudly champions local products. Over 40 locally made specialties line the shelves, including Macadamias Australia, Gin Gin & Dry dried fruit, Bargara Berries jam, and Lonnies spiced nuts and chai. The team also creates bespoke gift hampers, combining these local delights with premium spirits and soft drinks from Bundaberg Rum, Kalkie Moon Distillery, and Bundaberg Brewed Drinks.

It’s an experience for the whole family - even the dog is welcome! A dedicated kids’ corner overflows with candy of every kind, while the rest of the shop invites all ages to explore, discover, and savour.

The magic doesn’t end when you leave. With a fully stocked online store, Cha Cha Chocolate delivers its sweet creations and beautiful custom gift hampers across Australia, so the joy of Bundaberg’s most magical chocolate shop can be experienced any day of the year.

Cha Cha Chocolate is more than a store, it’s a place where memories are relived, new traditions are made, and the magic never stops.