{"id":99965,"date":"2026-03-06T17:09:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T06:09:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.signatureluxurytravel.com.au\/?p=99965"},"modified":"2026-03-20T11:30:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T00:30:31","slug":"truffle-hunting-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.signatureluxurytravel.com.au\/truffle-hunting-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"12 of the best places to go truffle hunting in Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1772776639374{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]A truffle-hunting guide for gastronomes interested in foraging their own \u2018black gold\u2019 or joining guided tours and tastings this winter.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Truffles\u00a0haven\u2019t\u00a0always been a mainstay on menus in Australia<\/a>. In fact, the popularity of the ground-dwelling fungi\u00a0didn\u2019t\u00a0begin to develop until the early 2000s, after\u00a0enterprising\u00a0agriculturalists 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\u2019s fourth-largest producer. Today,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0find truffles in all sorts of\u00a0eateries and\u00a0edibles, from burger joints with fancy truffle fries to\u00a0fine-dining establishments with\u00a0truffle-infused olive oil, truffle ice\u00a0cream\u00a0and truffle chocolate \u2013 in addition to using it as a topping on risotto,\u00a0pasta\u00a0and other hearty plates.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These days, curious epicureans can join dog-led truffle hunts, guided farm\u00a0tours\u00a0or tastings to better understand this sophisticated subterranean fungus. If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0wondering where to go truffle hunting in Australia, read on for our hand-picked collection of locations.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1772777212821{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Where are the best places to go truffle hunting in Australia?<\/h2>\n

Australia has become a significant producer of high-quality truffles, particularly the black P\u00e9rigord 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<\/a>, the Canberra region in Australian Capital Territory, Manjimup in Western Australia<\/a>, and Tasmania<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”99970″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1772777205212{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1772775856056{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

The Truffle Farm, Canberra, ACT<\/h3>\n

Found in the Majura Valley just 15 minutes from Canberra, The Truffle Farm Canberra<\/a> is surrounded by an oak tree forest and takes in views of Mount Majura Winery\u2019s 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\u2019ll 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.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1772776011722{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Australian Truffle Traders, Manjimup, WA<\/h3>\n

Australian Truffle Traders<\/a> 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\u2019s life with truffle hunting tours and tasting experiences held in the expansive orchards.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1772775909983{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Truffle Hill,\u00a0Manjimup, WA<\/h3>\n

Established in 1997, Truffle Hill<\/a> 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\u2019t 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.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1772776033193{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Truffle Farm Tasmania,\u00a0Deloraine, TAS<\/h3>\n

Tucked away in the small town of Deloraine, The Truffle Farm Tasmania<\/a> 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.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1772775960930{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Truffledore, Lower Barrington, TAS<\/h3>\n

Located in Tasmania\u2019s Lower Barrington area, The Truffledore<\/a> 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 \u2018Day in the Life of a Truffle Hunter\u2019 package takes you behind the scenes of growing one of the world\u2019s most sought-after fungi, while the \u2018Truffle Hunt and Harvest Lunch\u2019 provides a peek behind the curtain accompanied by a fancy lunch. The \u2018Truffle-Lovers Weekend Package\u2019 is perfect for those looking to learn, taste and touch their way to better truffle knowledge.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1772775991283{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Scotch Hill Truffle Farm, West Gippsland, VIC<\/h3>\n

Hidden away in West Gippsland only an hour from central Melbourne, Scotch Hill Truffle Farm<\/a> 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.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”99973″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1772777242067{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1772776146294{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Red Hill Truffles, Mornington Peninsula,\u00a0VIC\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Built upon a family property, Red Hill Truffles<\/a> on the Mornington Peninsula is a working family farm that hosts DIY foraging\u00a0hunts, growing\u00a0<\/span>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.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1772776181827{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Red Ground Australia, Oberon, NSW<\/h3>\n

Located a 2.5-hour drive from Sydney, Red Ground Australia<\/a> 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.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1772776210582{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

L\u2019Air\u00a0du Wombat Truffles,\u00a0Oallen, NSW<\/h3>\n

Perched on the banks of Shoalhaven River, L\u2019Air du Wombat Truffles<\/a> 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.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1772776238667{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Borrodell\u00a0Vineyard, Orange, NSW<\/h3>\n

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\u2019s 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 \u2018Black Tie and Gumboot Truffle Hunt and Dinner<\/a>\u2019. Taking plave in July 2026, this experience takes guests foraging for black gold, then to the vineyard\u2019s underground cellar for a five-course truffle feast.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1772776431488{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Blue Frog Truffles, Sutton, NSW<\/h3>\n

You\u2019ll 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<\/a> 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.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1772777577605{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Robertson Truffles, Robertson, NSW<\/h3>\n

Learn how Robertson Truffles<\/a> became one of Australia\u2019s 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 truffi\u00e8re. In 2026, as well as the truffle hunting, Robertson Truffles will also host special hunt and cooking demonstrations, featuring private chef, David Lee.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”99972″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1772777271340{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1772776359529{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Everything you need to know about Truffles<\/h2>\n

What is a truffle?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

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\u00a0considered a culinary delicacy, truffles are sometimes called\u00a0\u2018black gold\u2019.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What do truffles taste like?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

Known for their strong aroma and intense earthy\u00a0flavour, truffles are often\u00a0described as rich,\u00a0musky\u00a0and\u00a0savoury\u00a0with an \u2018umami\u2019\u00a0flavour\u00a0profile.\u00a0Truffles\u00a0aren\u2019t\u00a0usually cooked, instead, they are added raw in the final stages of preparation,\u00a0shaved or grated over dishes such as pasta, risotto, eggs or\u00a0even\u00a0on fries.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Where do truffles grow?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

Truffles are delicate fungi that can take years to grow and cultivate. These\u00a0textured\u00a0orbs require cool, well-drained soil and their preferred partner trees to come to fruition.\u00a0Although the black truffles of France and the white truffles of Italy are most often considered gold standard,\u00a0these mushroom varietals are grown in several\u00a0different parts\u00a0of the world \u2013 including Australia.\u00a0Because truffles grow below the surface, trained dogs (and historically pigs) are often used to\u00a0sniff them out.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why are truffles expensive?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

Truffles are expensive because they are rare, difficult to\u00a0grow\u00a0and require\u00a0very specific\u00a0environmental conditions. Harvest seasons are also\u00a0short\u00a0and fresh truffles have a limited shelf life.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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