The 10 best places to go truffle hunting in Australia

Every winter, you can rug up and join Canberra’s local truffle farmer, Jayson Mesman, and his adorable truffle-sniffin’ pooches on an interactive truffle hunt ($75) through this picturesque forest of 8,500 oak and hazelnut trees in the Majura Valley. After a quick history lesson into the world of truffles – enough to make you consider a career change upon learning they fetch $2,500-$3,000 per kilo – you’ll venture into the paddock for 45 minutes of exploring. After hunting down a handful of these prized little fungi, you can also opt for a Truffle Hunt and Brunch ($175) or a lavish degustation lunch ($250). 

When: June to August

The black truffle oil produced at this 52-hectare farm in Manjimup is sought after by Michelin Star chefs around the world, which is just a hint at how premium their produce is. Established in 1997, Truffle Hill is the pioneer of black truffle farming in mainland Australia and is also one of the world’s largest single-farm producers of black périgord truffles. You can get your hands dirty on one of their hour-long truffle hunts ($75), with the option to upgrade your experience with a tasting platter and paired wines ($120). 

When: May to August

In 2025, Tasmania’s iconic Truffle Farm made headlines with the discovery of a mammoth one-kilogram truffle – their largest find to date. Second generation truffle farmers and siblings Anna and Henry, and their highly trained truffle dogs, invite guests to dig up some black magic of their own on a truffle hunting tour. Their classic Truffle Hunt ($125) gives you a behind-the-scenes into the trufferie, with the option to elevate your experience by adding on lunch ($195) featuring their signature three-cheese fresh truffle toasties and creamy truffle ice cream. The Truffle Farm also runs seasonal experiences, including Summer Siestas ($170) and Winter Warmers ($170), where you’ll enjoy fresh truffle pizzas.

When: December to September

A standout gem in Victoria’s Central Highlands, this stunning 20-acre farm and restaurant – only a 15-minute drive from Ballarat – offers a rare chance to delve into the fascinating world of truffles. You can join chef Liam Downes and his expert sniffer dogs for an exclusive winter truffle experience, with options ranging from a one-hour Friday truffle hunt ($75) to weekend wine-paired degustation lunches ($22), afternoon grazing sessions ($140) and even truffle-influenced group cooking classes. In 2025, Black Cat Truffle kicks off its winter truffle hunts on May 31, with rare summer truffle experiences running from December to March.

When: Winter hunts from Late May to August, or Summer experiences from December to early March

If you’ve ever dreamed of swapping your nine-to-five for a life as a truffle hunter – especially when you learn that truffles can fetch up to $3,000 per kilogram – The Truffledore is the perfect place to live out that fantasy, if only for a day. Their exclusive two-night Day In The Life Of A Truffle Hunter experience ($2,950) shows you all the best parts, from training your dog to unearthing the highly sought-after fungi to cooking up a truffle feast. For something more casual, you can join one of The Truffledore’s signature winter Truffle Hunt and Harvest Lunches ($345), or if you’re visiting in summer, take your pick from three-course truffle lunches ($95), paint and picnic experiences ($65), a truffle dog meet and greet ($45), and a guided farm tours ($35).

When: Truffle hunts from June to August, or summer experiences from December to April

Venture southeast to the heart of the Mornington Peninsula where you'll find Red Hill Truffles, a lush farm run by seasoned truffle hunter Jenny McAuley. Here, fungi fans can join McAuley and her trusty truffle spaniels on a hunt through the picturesque property littered with more than 2,500 beautiful oak, pine and hazelnut trees. On the tour, you’ll learn about the truffle harvesting process and have the chance to taste, smell, photograph and purchase freshly harvested truffles. Choose between hunts coupled with woodfired pizza ($175), brunch ($179), a fancy lunch with wine (from $205) or a cooking demo ($250). 

When: Late May to August

Winter sees truffle pop up on menus all over town, but why not go straight to the source and dig up the sought-after fungi at Robertson Truffles in NSW’s Southern Highlands? Their two-hour Truffle Hunt and Tasting Menu experience ($180) gives you the chance to hunt for black périgord truffles with the farm’s specially-trained sniffer dogs, while learning all about how truffle farms (called truffieres) work. Whether you strike gold or not (don’t worry, it’s almost guaranteed), you can buy some of the gourmet goodies to take home with you. In 2025, Robertson Truffles will also host two exclusive Truffle Hunt, Cooking Demonstration and Tasting sessions, plus an end-of-season Long Table Truffle Degustation Lunch with premium wines.

When: June to August

Hidden in the leafy, regional city of Orange, Borrodell Vineyard is home to mainland Australia's oldest truffle oak trees, which produce roughly 15 kilograms of black périgord truffles each year. For a truly spectacular experience, dress to impress (warm coat recommended) and join Borrodell’s lavish Black Tie and Gumboot Truffle Hunt and Dinner. You’ll be guided by their sniffer dogs through the 30-year-old truffle forest on an hour-long hunt, before retreating to the warmth of the candle-lit cellar for a five-course degustation with matched estate-grown wines. Sounds schmancy!

When: June

Head an hour outside of the Melbourne CBD to embark on a guided truffle hunt with Gembrook's resident truffle dogs, Willow and Rosie. After travelling all the way to Europe to study the science behind growing truffles, farm owners Colin and Nathan planted their first trees in 2010 and have been growing black gold ever since. During their interactive truffle hunts ($99), you'll have the opportunity to watch as fresh, ripe truffles are sniffed out and harvested from the ground, and even try your hand at unearthing the precious fungi yourself. Those who opt in for the Truffle Hunt and Tasting experience ($169) will also enjoy a special on-site tasting of the pungent delicacy.

When: June to August

Celebrate winter's most delicious harvest at this three-day festival held in the heart of Australian truffle country in Manimup, a 3.5-hour drive south of Perth. Truffles are of course, at the centre of all weekend activities, including candlelit long table lunches laden with freshly harvested shavings of ‘black gold’, intimate fireside cooking masterclasses, truffle dog demonstrations and truffle hunts in orchards. However, the festival also celebrates 50 other kinds of the region's most prized produce with an undercover marketplace, free cooking demonstrations and wine tastings.

When: Truffle Kerfuffle is taking a break in 2025, but will return in 2026