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Pioneers of Australian grown chocolate made from cocoa grown in the Daintree region of Far North Queensland since 1998. You'll taste the difference.

Daintree Estates is the pioneer of genuine Australian grown chocolate. Daintree Estates is the world’s first commercially produced Australian origin chocolate made from cocoa grown in the world famous Daintree region of Tropical Far North Queensland. Ideal for foodservice and hospitality businesses looking for something unique, high quality and home-grown to indulge their patrons with, Daintree Es

tates has been praised by discerning chocolatiers in some of the world’s traditional chocolate centres including Belgium, France, UK and USA. You can buy Daintree Estates chocolate directly from our website with free shipping within Australia.

04/09/2026

A new chocolate destination in the heart of Melbourne. Daintree Estates is now stocked at The Block Arcade, pairing one of Melbourne’s most beautiful heritage shopping arcades with premium single origin chocolate grown and produced in Australia.

Find your favourite Australian chocolate bar while exploring this iconic Melbourne CBD landmark.

03/09/2026

What could you create with 1kg of Australian dark couverture chocolate?

Daintree Estates 70% Dark Chef’s Buttons give home bakers, pastry chefs and chocolate makers the freedom to melt, temper, shape and explore. The finished desserts are only inspiration: your own hands and imagination decide what comes next. 🍫

02/09/2026

A dark chocolate dessert with the mood of a still-life painting. Smooth chocolate bites, vivid edible petals and finely grated cocoa come together in a composition that feels earthy, refined and beautifully unexpected. Try recreating these handcrafted treats with Daintree Estates Dark 70% Chef’s Buttons, made for baking, coating and all kinds of chocolate creativity.

01/09/2026

What does it really take to grow cocoa in Australia? We asked our cocoa farmers six questions about life among the trees, from unpredictable Far North Queensland weather to harvesting, fermenting and drying the beans.

Swipe through for an honest look at the work, patience and hands-on care behind Australian-grown cocoa. 🌿🍫

31/08/2026

We love it when a customer has a very specific taste preference. In this case: Australian Blood Orange Chocolate, and plenty of it. 🍊🍫

Made with 52% cocoa, this Daintree Estates favourite brings rich chocolate together with a bright, tangy citrus finish.

29/08/2026

Chocolate khinkali: a playful dessert interpretation of the Georgian classic, shaped with those unmistakable hand-folded pleats and finished with a deep cocoa richness.

For an intensely smooth centre, melt Daintree Estates Dark 70% Chef’s Buttons into the ganache. Bold, glossy and made with Australian-grown cocoa.

28/08/2026

Why does locally grown Australian cocoa matter? Because its value reaches far beyond the finished chocolate. Growing cocoa in Australia encourages agricultural innovation, develops specialist skills within regional communities and creates greater transparency from pod to nib, and from nib to chocolate.

Shorter supply chains also bring cocoa growers and chocolate makers closer together. Feedback can travel faster, quality can be followed more clearly, and each batch carries a stronger connection to its origin, people and place.

For Daintree Estates, supporting Australian cocoa means helping local knowledge, capability and value continue to grow.

Swipe through to discover why local cocoa matters.

27/08/2026

A good drinks and chocolate pairing is all about contrast, balance and the second sip 🍸🍹🍫

Blood Orange Chocolate brings a bright citrus edge, Espresso Chocolate adds roasted depth, and Salted Caramel Chocolate rounds everything out with creamy sweetness and a delicate touch of salt.

Take a sip, taste a square, then return to the glass. The flavours shift, open up and reveal something new. A simple way to turn after-dinner drinks into an Australian chocolate tasting experience.

Which Daintree Estates pairing would you try first?

26/08/2026

Made for sharing, serving and quietly reaching for another. 🤎 Our Australian Rich Milk Chocolate Napolitains are smooth and velvety, with gentle caramel undertones and a satisfying 45% cocoa depth. Each catering pack contains 150 individually wrapped 6g pieces, making them ideal for cafés, hotels, offices, events and thoughtful guest service.

Made in Australia and crafted with Australian-grown cocoa.

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Melbourne, VIC
3156

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