Dig Deep & Eat – Truffle Hunt Experience and Lunch, Margaret River
Take part in a truffle hunt and lunch in Margaret River, expertly guided through Oak and Hazel orchards. Join truffle dogs and hunters, dig for truffles, learn about their fascinating history, and enjoy a lunch featuring freshly harvested truffle. Dietary options available.
Highlights
- Hunt for truffles with the guidance of skilled truffle dogs through Oak and Hazel orchards in Margaret River
- Discover the history, biology, and life cycle of truffles
- Learn about the symbiotic relationship between truffle and tree
- Meet and interact with experienced truffle hunters
- Participate in the truffle harvesting process
- Sample a range of fresh truffle products
- Enjoy a lunch featuring truffle shaved using specialised truffle shavers
Inclusions
- Guided truffle hunt experience
- Truffle dog demonstrations
- Hands-on truffle harvesting (subject to availability of truffles)
- Tasting of truffle products
- Lunch with four small courses topped with fresh truffle
- Gluten-free and vegetarian menu options
- Access to farm shop
- Use of umbrellas during the hunt
- Complimentary tea and coffee
Description
Join the Dig Deep & Eat - Truffle Hunt Experience and Lunch in Margaret River for an engaging hands-on adventure. Set on a working truffle farm, you will search for elusive truffles with expert truffle hunters and their dogs as you explore the Oak and Hazel orchards.
Gain a fascinating insight into the world of truffles, learning about their history, biology, and unique connection with their host trees. Take part in the thrill of harvesting as you watch, and potentially assist, in uncovering these delicate treasures hidden just below the earth's surface.
The experience culminates at the farm shop where you can taste freshly harvested truffles and enjoy a regionally-inspired lunch. This four-course menu highlights local ingredients, thoughtfully paired with shavings of truffle using specialised truffle shavers, with gluten-free and vegetarian options available.
Prepare for outdoor conditions - the hunt proceeds in cold, wet weather typical of truffle season in Margaret River. Please wear protective clothing and suitable, washable footwear as you immerse yourself in this unique culinary journey.