12 of the best places to go truffle hunting in Australia

A truffle-hunting guide for gastronomes interested in foraging their own ‘black gold’ or joining guided tours and tastings this winter. 

Truffles haven’t always been a mainstay on menus in Australia. In fact, the popularity of the ground-dwelling fungi didn’t begin to develop until the early 2000s, after enterprising agriculturalists in Tasmania took inspiration from European growers and experimented with black truffle spores in local tree plantations. The first truffle was harvested on Australian soil in 1999, marking the start of an industry that has since grown into the world’s fourth-largest producer. Today, you’ll find truffles in all sorts of eateries and edibles, from burger joints with fancy truffle fries to fine-dining establishments with truffle-infused olive oil, truffle ice cream and truffle chocolate – in addition to using it as a topping on risotto, pasta and other hearty plates.  

These days, curious epicureans can join dog-led truffle hunts, guided farm tours or tastings to better understand this sophisticated subterranean fungus. If you’re wondering where to go truffle hunting in Australia, read on for our hand-picked collection of locations.  

Where are the best places to go truffle hunting in Australia?

Australia has become a significant producer of high-quality truffles, particularly the black Périgord truffle. The Australian truffle season generally runs during winter (June to August). Important growing regions include the Southern Highlands and Oberon in New South Wales, the Canberra region in Australian Capital Territory, Manjimup in Western Australia, and Tasmania.

The Truffle Farm, Canberra, ACT

Found in the Majura Valley just 15 minutes from Canberra, The Truffle Farm Canberra is surrounded by an oak tree forest and takes in views of Mount Majura Winery’s vineyards. Join a farm-to-fork adventure with a truffle hunt followed by a truffle-infused degustation at The Barn from May through to September, but you’ll need to book in advance to save yourself a spot. Throughout the year, The Truffle Farm also organises ticketed truffle events. Choose from 90-minute, 2.5-hour or three-hour tours.

Australian Truffle Traders, Manjimup, WA

Australian Truffle Traders is one of the most prolific truffle growers in the country and supplies black truffles to chefs, restaurants and culinary distributors across the world. Get a taste of the farmer’s life with truffle hunting tours and tasting experiences held in the expansive orchards.

Truffle Hill, Manjimup, WA

Established in 1997, Truffle Hill produces black truffles from hazelnut and oak trees on the undulating hills of Manjimup. The 52-hectare estate includes vineyards and orchards, and is globally respespected for its aromatic truffles, complex flavour profiles and consistent quality. While Truffle Hill didn’t host hunting experience throughout 2025 due to the planned renovations of the onsite cellar door and cafe, it plans to reopen in 2026 just in time for the harvesting season. 

Truffle Farm Tasmania, Deloraine, TAS

Tucked away in the small town of Deloraine, The Truffle Farm Tasmania is where the first truffles in Australia were grown. The farm produces both summer and winter truffles, so truffle hunting tours take place all year round. Guests can choose from two options, a truffle hunt with a truffle pizza lunch accompanied by a Tasmanian beverage, or a simple tour through the farm and a touch of truffle digging. 

The Truffledore, Lower Barrington, TAS

Located in Tasmania’s Lower Barrington area, The Truffledore specialises in black winter truffles and offers a variety of immersive experiences for visitors. There are two guest cottages on site, and a farm shop that hosts tastings, but the real drawcards are the unique tours and dining events. The two-night ‘Day in the Life of a Truffle Hunter’ package takes you behind the scenes of growing one of the world’s most sought-after fungi, while the ‘Truffle Hunt and Harvest Lunch’ provides a peek behind the curtain accompanied by a fancy lunch. The ‘Truffle-Lovers Weekend Package’ is perfect for those looking to learn, taste and touch their way to better truffle knowledge.   

Scotch Hill Truffle Farm, West Gippsland, VIC

Hidden away in West Gippsland only an hour from central Melbourne, Scotch Hill Truffle Farm hosts truffle hunting, truffle tastings and farm experiences. The agritourism site produces winter black truffles, sells citrus trees and inoculated truffle trees, and offers farm accommodation for visitors wanting to linger longer. Choose from glamping, a guest suite or a homestead stay, then buy fresh truffles to take home afterwards.

Red Hill Truffles, Mornington Peninsula, VIC  

Built upon a family property, Red Hill Truffles on the Mornington Peninsula is a working family farm that hosts DIY foraging hunts, growing winter black truffle, spring white truffle, summer black truffle and Burgundy autumn truffle. Because of the year-round varietals grown here, hunts are almost always available regardless of season. A farm gate shop presents visitors with an opportunity to stock their pantries with truffle-infused oil, butter, honey, mustard, aioli, mushroom paste, truffle salt and more.

Red Ground Australia, Oberon, NSW

Located a 2.5-hour drive from Sydney, Red Ground Australia is a 24-hectare truffiere with 750 inoculated trees in Oberon. Guests can overnight in the RedGround Cottage farm stay, join a truffle hunting experience, or simply visit to sample summer truffles, Burgundy autumn truffles, Australian black winter truffles or spring white Italian truffles throughout the year. There’s also a shop with truffle products for those who want to take a piece of the experience home with them. 

L’Air du Wombat Truffles, Oallen, NSW

Perched on the banks of Shoalhaven River, L’Air du Wombat Truffles is a 40-hectare farm planted with Tasmanian oak trees that offers truffle hunting and humble farm stays. Those wishing to attend a hunt must book in advance for the limited June to August season. Hunts only take place on weekends and are dog-led. Afterwards, chill out in the pavilion and sample the local produce. 

Borrodell Vineyard, Orange, NSW

Borrodell Estate boasts a vineyard, orchard and trufferie, making it something of a hotspot when it comes to gourmet dining. Sample the local flavours at Sister’s Rock restaurant, sip a homegrown drop at Skybar, take a helicopter joy flight over the property, or stay at the romantic Cider Suite or the two family-friendly cottages on site. Borrodell Vineyard also hosts the annual ‘Black Tie and Gumboot Truffle Hunt and Dinner’. Taking plave in July 2026, this experience takes guests foraging for black gold, then to the vineyard’s underground cellar for a five-course truffle feast. 

Blue Frog Truffles, Sutton, NSW

You’ll find this little treasure trove just a few kilometres off the ACT border in Sutton, harvesting winter black truffles from June through August. Blue Frog Truffles hosts truffle hunting tours that include a behind-the-scenes look at how the fungi are cleaned, graded and processed for market, and a culinary demonstration on how to use truffles in your cooking at home. 

Robertson Truffles, Robertson, NSW

Learn how Robertson Truffles became one of Australia’s first producing truffle farms on a guided hunt during harvest season. Watch a live harvest, followed by a washing and grading demonstration, then enjoy a truffle tasting overlooking the truffière. In 2026, as well as the truffle hunting, Robertson Truffles will also host special hunt and cooking demonstrations, featuring private chef, David Lee.

Everything you need to know about Truffles

What is a truffle? 

A truffle is a rare, edible fungus that grows underground near the roots of trees such as oak, hazel and beech. Instead of growing above the ground like mushrooms, truffles grow beneath the soil in a symbiotic relationship with tree roots. Because they are difficult to find and considered a culinary delicacy, truffles are sometimes called ‘black gold’.  

What do truffles taste like? 

Known for their strong aroma and intense earthy flavour, truffles are often described as rich, musky and savoury with an ‘umami’ flavour profile. Truffles aren’t usually cooked, instead, they are added raw in the final stages of preparation, shaved or grated over dishes such as pasta, risotto, eggs or even on fries.  

Where do truffles grow? 

Truffles are delicate fungi that can take years to grow and cultivate. These textured orbs require cool, well-drained soil and their preferred partner trees to come to fruition. Although the black truffles of France and the white truffles of Italy are most often considered gold standard, these mushroom varietals are grown in several different parts of the world – including Australia. Because truffles grow below the surface, trained dogs (and historically pigs) are often used to sniff them out.  

Why are truffles expensive? 

Truffles are expensive because they are rare, difficult to grow and require very specific environmental conditions. Harvest seasons are also short and fresh truffles have a limited shelf life.