The 9 best places to go truffle hunting in Australia

Where: Manjimup, WA

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, with the option to upgrade your experience with a tasting platter and paired wines. 

Where: Deloraine, TAS

When: December to September

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 ($140) gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the trufferie, with the option to elevate your experience by adding on lunch ($205) featuring their signature three-cheese fresh truffle toasties and creamy truffle ice cream. The Truffle Farm also runs seasonal experiences, including Summer Siestas ($180) and Winter Warmer Hunts ($180), where you’ll enjoy fresh truffle pizzas.

Where: Canberra, ACT

When: June to August

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 on 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). 

Where: Central Highlands, VIC

When: June to early 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 ($220), afternoon grazing sessions ($150) and even truffle-influenced group cooking classes.

Where: Lower Barrington, TAS

When: June to August

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. Day trippers can join one of The Truffledore’s signature winter Truffle Hunt and Harvest Lunches ($345), or if you’re visiting in summer, head to the tasting room to sample their finest black gold and learn about how they grow it.

Where: Mornington Peninsula, VIC

When: Late May to August

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 ($199), a fancy lunch with wine (from $199) or a cooking demo. 

Where: Southern Highlands, NSW

When: June 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.

Where: Dandenong Ranges, VIC

When: June to August

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 Hunt and Tasting experience ($149), 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. After the hunt, you can warm up with a two-course Italian feast at Station House Pizzeria, featuring their freshly harvested truffles. 

Where: Manjimup, WA

When: June 26-27 in Manjimup, then throughout July in Perth and surrounds

Celebrate winter's most delicious harvest at this weekend festival held in the heart of Australian truffle country, Manimup, a 3.5-hour drive south of Perth. Truffles are, of course, at the centre of all festival activities, with the 2026 event reimagined as an exciting, fresh series of dinners. From the Southern Forests to Perth and beyond, locals and visitors will be invited to reconnect with the flavours and stories of the region like never before.