Phillip Island Chocolate Factory

Newhaven, Victoria 3925

Phillip Island is one of the top tourist spots in Victoria. Home to impressive beaches, glorious wildlife, and remarkable activities.

Phillip Island Chocolate Factory

One of the most noteworthy attractions is the Phillip island chocolate factory. Where chocolate lovers won’t want to miss out on. Celebrating everything chocolate flavoured and related, it welcomes visitors into a delicious world filled with fun games, fascinating workshops, and an unlimited supply of chocolate samples.

The History of Phillip island Chocolate Factory Region

Long before the Europeans came to Australia’s shores, the Aboriginal people roamed Phillip Island. They were known as the Bunurong tribe, but they were not, permanent residents of the island. Instead only visiting during the muttonbird season, to hunt and steal their eggs. The first European to discover the Island was George Bass, who was an explorer at the time. He travelled down from Port Jackson in 1798, and due to the island being on the west side of his ship, he named the region ‘Western Port’. The name was later changed to honour Sir Arthur Phillip, who was the very first governor of New South Wales. However, even after its discovery by Europeans, the island did not become a permeant home until 1842, when it was leased by two brothers wanting to herd sheep. The first settlement on the island wasn’t until 1868, with the first wave of residences finding it quite a harsh place to live.

About the Chocolate Factory

Throughout Panny’s World of Chocolate, you can learn about how chocolate is made through a number of real-life workshops and demonstrations, tuck into some homemade goodies in the cafe, and pick up some souvenirs to take with you from the on-site shop.

Your journey begins with a mouth-watering White Truffle, which is made using one of Panny’s secret recipes. From there, the adventure is your own to make.

What to Do at the Phillip Island Chocolate Factory

  • Get stuck into the activities

    Chocolate Exhibitions

    As well as live demonstrations, you can learn about the chocolate-making process by getting involved in the selection of fun attractions and games dotted around the factory.

    There are interactive machines that show you the art of chocolate-making, plenty of fun facts to soak up, and numerous games where you can create your chocolate masterpiece.

    In addition, you can explore the number of chocolate exhibitions which showcase some of the finest creations from the factory, as well as some famous faces – don’t miss the chocolate “David” statue. You can also marvel at the world’s largest chocolate waterfall and get up close to the miniature village made completely from chocolate. If that wasn’t enough, there’s a world map made from chocolate, hand-decorated chocolate shoes, a display of penguins that are made entirely of chocolate – even the sand – and the one-tonne chocolate challenge, where you can challenge yourself to lift a huge block of chocolate.

  • The On-Site Café and Shop

    Onsite Shop

    When you’ve explored all the attractions, browsed the delicious exhibits, and seen how the chocolate at Panny’s is made, you can hotfoot it to the café and shop for some last-minute bites before you leave.

    In the café, you can sample some of the freshest flavours which have been handcrafted by the on-site chocolatiers. Families can linger over the famous chocolate fondue, dipping strawberries and searing marshmallows in the decadent gooey dip for a heavenly experience. Order up a delectable hot coffee served with the special white truffle or sip a glass of Australian wine paired with an extravagant sundae for the ultimate sweet lunchtime treat.

    Pick up truffles and other treats to have alongside a hot drink before heading to the shop to stock up on goodies for the journey home. There, you can pack your bag full of delicious flavours and try some of the samples that are on offer for visitors. You can find huge chocolate boxes wrapped in ribbon, heady chocolate blocks to break into pieces for sharing and chocolates carved into your favourite Australian creatures that the children are sure to love.

Other Attractions Around the Chocolate Factory

  • Penguin Parade

    It is perhaps the most popular attraction at Phillip island, bringing both Australians and tourists to its shores. Featuring the iconic ‘Little Penguin’, the smallest penguin species in existence. These cute creatures spend the majority of their time in the ocean, but nest on the shores of Phillip Island at night, waddling up the beach and giving us humans the perfect viewing of these extraordinary animals. The Penguin Parade facility features a number of different platforms to view the little penguins. From the standard stadium to the penguin plus upgrade, to the underground viewing facility, no matter what your viewing preference, you’ll be satisfied. So why not spend an afternoon at the delicious chocolate factory, and then head to the penguin parade once the sunsets? Seeing these incredibly cute penguins first hand!

  • The Nobbies Centre

    Learn more about the island at this state-of-the-art information centre. The Nobbies Centre is home to an array of material, as well as having breath-taking views surrounding it. Nestled beside the stunning shoreline of Phillip island, the Nobbies Centre has both indoor and outdoor attractions, allowing a full afternoon of activities. First, stroll around the information cent6re, and learn about the history of the island, and discover the unique wildlife roaming about on it. Afterwards, you can soak up the breath-taking views of the surrounding coastal scenery. While on-site, you can and take a stroll along the in-built boardwalk to see the nearby sights. Including the nearby blowhole, which is essentially a naturally made sea cave which creates huge waves and sea spray to the nearby viewers. Afterwards, you can see the local wildlife! The Silver Gull birds nest only a couple of minutes away from the centre, letting you view the nests and babies chirping as you pass. Walk to the nearby Seal Rocks, and meet the local seals, who frolic in the shores and snooze along the sunny beach. If you visit during the whale watching period, head to the whale watching lookout point and see the famous Humpback Whales leap from the water nearby.

For anyone with a sweet tooth, the Phillip Island Chocolate Factory is a must-visit while you’re on the Phillip Island.

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