Truffle Hunts

The chance to unearth fresh black truffle is a quintessential Truffle Kerfuffle experience.

Join our growers, hunters and clever canines on the thrill of a hunt through the picturesque orchards and learn more about the art and science of growing the mysterious black truffle (tuber melanosporum or Périgord truffle), what is required in training the dogs and this specialty trade supplying nationally and internationally to some of the world’s best chefs.

Australian Truffle Traders Hunts

All truffle hunts are 45mins.
Cost: $85 (plus fees)

A quintessential Truffle Kerfuffle experience, revel in the journey and unearth the alluring story of Australian black truffles and how they came to be sought after by the world’s best chefs. Head down to the Booth family orchard and wander amongst the hazelnut and oak trees, follow truffle dogs Molly, Gidgee and Max as they nose out the ripest of black truffles and experience the excitement of digging up a truffle yourself: the heady aroma of truffle the moment it’s unearthed is unforgettable. Fresh truffles are also available for purchase. Truffle Hunts are 45 minutes.

 

HUNTS – SATURDAY 29th JUNE

9am bus departs // 9.30am truffle hunt // 11am return to Festival Village

9.30am bus departs // 10am truffle hunt // 11.30am return to Festival village

10am bus departs // 10.30am truffle hunt // 12pm return to Festival Village

10.30am bus departs // 11am truffle hunt // 12.30pm return to Festival Village

11am bus departs // 11.30am truffle hunt // 1pm return to Festival Village

11.30am bus departs // 12pm truffle hunt // 1.30pm return to Festival Village

12pm bus departs // 12.30pm truffle hunt // 2pm return to Festival Village

1pm bus departs // 1.30pm truffle hunt // 3pm return to Festival Village

2pm bus departs // 2.30pm truffle hunt // 4pm return to Festival Village

 

HUNTS – SUNDAY 30 JUNE

10am bus departs // 10.30am truffle hunt // 12pm return to Festival Village

11am bus departs // 11.30am truffle hunt // 1pm return to Festival Village

12pm bus departs // 12.30pm truffle hunt // 2pm return to Festival Village

 

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Fonty's Pool Farm Hunts

All truffle hunts are 45mins.
Cost: $85 (plus fees)

Enjoy the thrill of the hunt with professional truffle hunter Alyssa Cowgill and her amazing truffle dogs. Meet us at the Festival Village bus stop for a short bus ride to the truffle orchard at Fonty’s Pool Farm.

HUNTS – SATURDAY 29 JUNE

9.15am bus departs // 9.30am truffle hunt // 10.30am return to Festival Village

11.15am bus departs // 11.30am truffle hunt // 12.30pm return to Festival Village

1.15am bus departs // 1.30pm truffle hunt // 2.30pm return to Festival Village

2.30am bus departs // 2.45pm truffle hunt // 4.30pm return to Festival Village

 

 

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Stonebarn Truffle Hunt Experience

All truffle hunts are 1.5 hours.
Cost: Adult $145.00 / Child (5 to 15 yrs) $100 (plus fees)

Stonebarn Farm are opening up a special truffle hunt experience! Follow the truffle hounds and their specially trained noses as they search for the unique aroma of the truffle treasures. After your hunt, head to Stonebarn Lodge where you’ll be welcomed to enjoy a truffle themed morning tea, including tasting their range of truffle products. You will also get the opportunity to buy fresh black truffle and truffle products.

Transport by Bus : Pick up From Truffle Festival Village at 9am and Return to Village at 12pm
Stonebarn Farm Address: 402 Langley Road, Manjimup WA 6258

HUNTS – FRIDAY 28th JUNE

9am bus departs // 9.30am truffle hunt // 12pm return to Festival Village

HUNTS – SATURDAY 29th JUNE

9am bus departs // 9.30am truffle hunt // 12pm return to Festival Village

HUNTS – SUNDAY 30th JUNE

9am bus departs // 9.30am truffle hunt // 12pm return to Festival Village

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