Truffle Hunts 2024
One of the best ways to appreciate this unique seasonal ingredient is by participating in a truffle hunt! Many producers around our region open the gates to their farms for bespoke truffle hunt experiences from July to September.
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Truffle Farms Offering Truffle Hunts 2024
Beltana Farm Hunt & Dine
Dig into the magic of truffle hunting at Beltana Farm. From late June through July, experience the unearthing these gourmet treasures with two options:
Hunt Only: Wander through our truffle grounds and uncover nature’s hidden gems.
Hunt and Dine: Savour the fruits of your hunt with an exclusive truffle-infused menu, curated just for our guests.
Reserve your spot and get ready to unearth experiences at Beltana Farm.
Blue Frog Truffles
The Blue Frog Truffle Farm (or truffiere), has been harvesting black truffles (T. melanosporum) since 2007. The farm is located just north of Canberra (5 km from the ACT border), close to the Federal Highway and was established in 2003 with the planting of just over 2 hectares of oaks and hazelnut trees. The area was increased in 2008, with additional oaks, to approximately 4.5 hectares.hunts include the harvest with dogs, industry information, tastings, washing truffle and the opportunity to buy fresh truffle and truffle products.
Find out more and book a truffle tour.
Elvesgate Truffle Farm
Elvesgate is a small-scale, family run truffle farm near Braidwood, NSW. They are biodymic and organically certified, using regenerative practices to build soil and plant health. Elvesgate runs family friendly truffle hunts, opening their gate for the first time in ten years.
Turalla Truffles
Turalla Truffles is located close to the town of Bungendore which is 30 minutes from Canberra near Lake George. Join Damian, his family and Jack Russell dogs in search of the wondrous Black Truffle. Be guided through the process of finding Truffles with the help of the dogs and then deciding on what is ready to harvest. Along the way you will be enlightened on the facts, and some of the magic of this amazing fungi. ,For the 2024 season we’re hosting special intimate Truffle Hunt Degustation Adventures with a maximum of 12 people. Along with the hunt for truffles, you’ll taste a mouth watering degustation of some of our favourite Truffle dishes. So why not get a group of food friends together and treat yourself to a gastronomic experience like no other!
Find out more and book a truffle tour.
Gulaga Gold
As the sun sinks towards its winter solstice, and frosts leave their shimmering artwork on our oaks and hazels, in the ground beneath, our truffles begin to ripen. Their earthy aroma requires more than our noses to detect them beneath centimeters of soil so, as mankind has done for millennia, we turn to animals to do what we can not – in our case dogs. The excitement of the hunt can be yours to enjoy, together with the very special pleasure that is to be found in the taste of this gourmet delight. See how this experience can be yours…
Find out more and book a truffle tour.
Macenmist Black Truffles and Wines
Macenmist Black Truffles and Wines is located in the Snowy Monaro region, just outside of Bredbo, and is an excellent producer of the Black Perigord Truffle. Join Truffle dogs Tawdiffu and SongLu as they take you on a journey of discovery.
Find out more and book a truffle tour.
L’Air du Wombat Truffles
Tricia and Rainer purchased their 100-acre farm nestled on the banks of the Shoalhaven River in 2004 as a weekend escape from the city for the family. Rainer a builder and Tricia a senior executive, soon fell in love with the rural lifestyle and it only took about 4 years to turn it into their family home. As you embark on this sensory expedition, you’ll be guided by seasoned truffle hunters, who will share their expertise and passion for these elusive delicacies. Equipped with traditional tools and accompanied by highly trained truffle dogs, you’ll traverse in search of the prized truffles.
Find out more and book a truffle tour.
Ganymede Truffles
Ganymede is located in New South Wales in the Southern Tablelands just outside Marulan with the name chosen after a course in astronomy at the Sydney Observatory. With infertile, rocky soil, regular frosts and a climate ranging from as low as -7.8 to 36 degrees (using 2015 figures) we are, it turns out, ideally situated for growing truffles. The frosts are in fact a critical factor. The more frost truffles experience, the more intense their perfume. The first trufferie was planted in 2009. In a leap of faith, we planted a second in 2011. Altogether we have just under 900 trees on 2.5 hectares. Both trufferies are planted with 2 types of oaks – English (Quercus Robur) and Holly (Quercus Ilex) – together with hazelnut trees. Our first truffle was harvested in 2012 and since then Ganymede’s production has grown steadily.
The Truffle Farm, Canberra
Nestled in the serene Majura Valley, just a brief 15-minute drive from both the city center and Canberra International Airport, The Truffle Farm Canberra presents itself as the perfect wedding venue. Surrounded by a picturesque oak tree forest and boasting captivating views of Mount Majura Winery’s lush vine-covered trellises, this idyllic setting invites guests to indulge in the extraordinary experience of black truffles. Immerse yourself in locally inspired cuisine, artfully infused with the decadent flavors of freshly harvested truffles, or join in the exhilarating pursuit of a truffle hunt during the season.
Pialligo Truffles
Pialligo Truffles is a boutique truffle farm located in the picturesque and rural suburb of Pialligo in Canberra. Set on 8.5 acres, the farm is family-owned and operated and home to over 800 truffle trees producing rich and tasty truffles each year between June and September.
Durran Durra Truffles
Set in the picturesque southern tablelands of NSW, close to Canberra and the heritage town of Braidwood, our truffle farm has the perfect climate for growing the black winter truffle Tuber melanosporum. Set against a backdrop of the Tallaganda Range and harbouring an abundance of wildlife our farm offers a unique truffle experience. Come and enjoy a hunt and savour this sought after delicacy.
Robertson Truffles
We welcome your enquiry to visit to our truffière at Robertson. Our farm is in the ‘Green Heart’ of the Southern Highlands. Situated in a picturesque rural setting on 75 acres, Robertson Truffles is about 2 hours drive south from Sydney. Incredible interest has built in recent years about truffles as people become more aware of them. We are passionate about sharing our love for our product and inviting guests to experience the magic of truffles.
Beltana Farm
It’s not just about unearthing these culinary gems, but understanding the rhythm of their growth, sensing their readiness, and participating in their harvest. With our skilled canine companions by your side, dig into this timeless tradition, and let the land share its secrets.
After the truffle hunt, continue your journey at Beltana Dining. Here, truffles are more than an ingredient; they’re a muse. See how our kitchen weaves truffle nuances into dishes and drinks, featuring a menu for truffle lovers and non lovers alike.
Hidden Valley Farms
Truffles are still a bit of a mystery! To experience one of the most exclusive food journeys is a must for foodies who are looking for a unique farm-to-plate experience. Each year we invite a selected number of people to participate in a truffle-hunting journey. We have made our events a «sensory awakening», from smelling soils & unearthing a fresh truffle to a bouquet of foods that will leave you with an unforgettable experience.
Accompanied by the trusted companions — our truffle-hunting dogs, you will have the privilege of walking through our hand-planted 1,100 English & French Oak truffière, following the unique truffle aroma and then discovering & digging one up yourself. The richness of the soil and the amazing aroma of the Winter Black Truffle when it’s unearthed is like nothing you’ve ever experienced. The perfume is unforgettable! Followed by a home-cooked three-course truffle lunch, every guest will get a unique opportunity to relax by the fire and take in the experience before sun sets.
