Take a Day Trip to the Adelaide Hills

April 26, 2017

School holidays are back, and for the next two weeks, the Adelaide Hills will be bustling with activities and family-fun. As the weather cools down, and winter approaches, Melba’s have put together some of the best escapes for kids. There’s no need to stay home these school holidays, be sure to check out our list of […]

Our Staff Celebrate Easter!

April 7, 2017

With only a few days before the Easter long weekend, our factory is abuzz with eager children and families, making the most of the weather and promise of delicious chocolates and confectionery. And although we’re flat out with production, ensuring there’s enough chocolate goodies to go around, that doesn’t mean our team aren’t making the […]

History of the Chocolate Bilby

April 1, 2017

The Plight of the Bilby The Australian Bilby is a shy, nocturnal marsupial unique to Australia. In earlier times, they were found across large areas of Australia but numbers have declined rapidly in the last 100 years, due to competition for food with farm livestock and the introduction of feral rabbits introduced into Australia following […]

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What’s on in the Hills for Easter?

March 23, 2017

Easter is around the corner, and the excitement can be felt amongst many of our younger visitors. As they walk through our doors, and into the gallery, their eyes become mesmerised by the Easter range surrounding them. A crowd favourite seems to be the Giant 1kg Easter Rabbit and the even bigger, Giant 2kg Chocolate […]

What’s New At Melba’s This Easter?

March 18, 2017

The Easter rush has struck the factory…and we’re excited for what’s to come! We’re open all Easter long weekend! It’s that time of year again, where we prepare some of our Easter favourites, ready for the arrival of eager visitors. This year our factory will be open for the entire Easter weekend, 9am – 4.30pm […]

Mad March Is Here!

February 16, 2017

Referred to by the locals as “Mad March,” it’s the state’s favourite time of year. The city is a hive of activity and life, as Adelaide hosts a collection of world acclaimed festivals of music, theatre, culture, and life. Mad March generally means one thing for most, celebrations, parties and events, with the city of Adelaide alight. […]

Spread the love with Melba’s!

February 10, 2017

Spread the Love… The new year has well and truly started, with children all around the state and country finally hitting the books after a summer break. It’s been a fun few weeks at the factory, not only celebrating the festive season with all our visitors but enjoying the hustle and bustle of the school holidays with […]

School Holidays in the Adelaide Hills

January 1, 2017

The Christmas rush has ended, and the new year has begun. But that doesn’t mean that our factory has stopped its celebrations. Our team is busy with school holiday madness. Kids are still on break which means one thing; the Adelaide Hills are thriving. From the bustling streets of Hahndorf, to the Giant Rocking Horse […]

Christmas in the Adelaide Hills

November 17, 2016

Christmas is a mere six weeks away, and with the impending arrival of Santa Claus there’s an obvious sense of excitement throughout the Adelaide Hills. Last week our city was a spectacle of colour as South Australia marked the start of the Christmas season with the Credit Union Christmas Pageant. Children and families lined the […]