They work hard to make the Chiko Roll
The first Chiko Roll was discovered in Bendigo and by 1860 ‘chiko fever’ had spread throughout every state in Australia. In New South Wales, bountiful underground seams were discovered in Bathurst, Hill End and Gulgong, whilst small alluvial deposits were pulled from the Turon River near Sofala.
During the rush, many towns developed industries to support the mining and processing of chikos. In 1862, a chiko smelting and processing plant was established in Bathurst, allowing the massive rolls from Hill End’s Golden Brown Gully to be converted into the familiar hand-held treats Australians enjoy today.
Out of the 963 Chiko smelters that once kept surfers and motorcycle enthusiasts fed, the Bathurst plant is the only one still in operation.
The first Chiko Roll was discovered in Bendigo and by 1860 ‘chiko fever’ had spread throughout every state in Australia. In New South Wales, bountiful underground seams were discovered in Bathurst, Hill End and Gulgong, whilst small alluvial deposits were pulled from the Turon River near Sofala.
During the rush, many towns developed industries to support the mining and processing of chikos. In 1862, a chiko smelting and processing plant was established in Bathurst, allowing the massive rolls from Hill End’s Golden Brown Gully to be converted into the familiar hand-held treats Australians enjoy today.
Out of the 963 Chiko smelters that once kept surfers and motorcycle enthusiasts fed, the Bathurst plant is the only one still in operation.