Warm up in the Adelaide Hills

May 29, 2019

Don’t let the dreary cold weather get you down this Winter! Head for the Hills and discover some of South Australia’s best kept secrets… Winter Reds Festival Experience the warmth of the Adelaide Hills this July with the annual Winter Reds Festival. Indulge in a glass of local wine as you cosy up to an […]

Celebrate Easter with your Melba’s Favourites!

March 6, 2019

Easter is a wonderful time to indulge in your favourite chocolate creations. With a wide variety at our Woodside factory, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to Easter Egg Hunts. Discover our top picks… Chocolate Bilby There’s nothing more Australian than the Chocolate Bilby! The best part is, it was here at our Woodside […]

Festival Season kicks off!

February 14, 2019

South Australia is alive this February and March with the Adelaide Fringe, WOMADelaide and so many more fun events. The best part is, you’ll be able to experience these right here in the Adelaide Hills! Check out our top picks… Adelaide Fringe is here! Having started on the 15th February and running till the 17th March, […]

The History behind our Cooling Tunnel

January 31, 2019

Melba’s Chocolates is famous for producing Aussie chocolate and confectionery favourites using age-old equipment and machinery. And our delicious chocolate-coated treats are no different… Our Cooling Tunnel has an interesting history, and one that not many people would know. In the early 90’s, Graeme Foristal, our Founder, was in the market for a tunnel that […]

Our Famous Peanut Brittle

January 18, 2019

Ever wondered how we make our delicious Peanut Brittle? The age-old recipe uses a variety of traditional equipment and techniques to ensure the perfect combination of buttery goodness and peanuts. Did you know – when we’re producing our Peanut Brittle we make over 100kgs a day! This traditional treat is a simple toffee-based product, and […]

Summer in South Australia

January 3, 2019

Explore the best of SA this Summer and discover ways to beat the heat… Adelaide is a hive of activity and family-fun for all. As we celebrate the summertime, Melba’s has put together a list of top spots to beat the heat and keep the little and big kids busy. Discover the Tour Down Under: Every January […]

Join us for Festive Fun!

December 20, 2018

Have you celebrated Christmas with our Melba’s team yet? The festivities have well and truly started, and we’re eager to see you all before our Twilight Trading ends. This year Father Christmas has joined us from the North Pole, bringing with him the charisma and joy that has made him ever-so popular with our visitors. […]

Visit the Lobethal Lights & Melba’s this Christmas!

December 6, 2018

The Lobethal Lights are back for another year, and our Adelaide Hills community are gearing up for a wonderful few weeks. Celebrate the Lights of Lobethal, and discover the magic behind the sixty-year tradition… The Lobethal Lights are the largest community Christmas light display in the southern hemisphere, and have been visited by generations of […]

Christmas in the Adelaide Hills!

November 29, 2018

Looking for something to do in the Adelaide Hills this Christmas? The festive season is well and truly underway, and our team are getting excited to celebrate during our Twilight Trading. But we’re not the only destination to tick off this Christmas, check out our top four picks for this December in the Adelaide Hills. […]

Celebrate Christmas at Melba’s!

November 18, 2018

Our Twilight Trading is back for another year of festivities, and we couldn’t be more excited. From the 15th December, to 23rd December, our doors will be open from 9am to 10pm and our team are buzzing with anticipation. Melba’s Chocolates has long been an iconic destination all year round, but there’s nothing more fun […]