Dig Deep – Truffle Hunt Experience
Join the Dig Deep - Truffle Hunt Experience in Margaret River for a guided adventure through Oak and Hazel tree orchards, led by expert truffle dogs. Discover the history, biology, and cultivation of truffles, help unearth these culinary treasures, and enjoy tastings of fresh truffle and farm products.
Highlights
- Guided truffle hunting adventure in Margaret River
- Follow expert truffle dogs through Oak and Hazel orchards
- Chance to discover and dig up your own truffle
- Learn about truffle history, biology, and cultivation
- Meet the dedicated truffle hunting team
- Sample freshly harvested truffles and gourmet products
Inclusions
- Insightful introduction to truffles
- History and life cycle explanations
- Exploration of truffle-tree relationships
- Meet and observe trained truffle dogs
- Guided truffle hunt
- Learning how to assess truffle quality
- Hands-on truffle harvesting
- Tasting of fresh truffle shavings
- Sampling range of truffle farm products
Description
Join the Dig Deep - Truffle Hunt Experience in Margaret River for an authentic truffle hunting adventure through Oak and Hazel tree orchards. This guided activity invites you to explore the unique terroir and atmosphere of a working farm during the heart of truffle season.
Accompanied by skilled truffle dogs and expert hunters, you'll follow their journey as they sniff out hidden truffles beneath the soil. Discover the fascinating history and biological secrets of truffles, learn their symbiotic relationship with the trees, and uncover the skills behind successful truffle hunting.
Enjoy hands-on participation by helping to unearth truffles and learn how to assess their quality. Afterwards, relax in the farm shop where you can savour the distinct aroma and flavour of freshly shaved truffles and sample a variety of truffle-inspired delicacies produced on-site.
This outdoor experience operates in all weather conditions typical of the Margaret River region during truffle season. Umbrellas and a footbath for footwear are provided to preserve biosecurity. Please wear warm, enclosed shoes and note that dogs and pets are not permitted on the farm for biosecurity reasons.