Normally, we make hunts available for bookings about 4 months ahead of the season.

Summer - Summer truffle (Aestivum) hunts are from mid-November to end of January.

Autumn - Burgundy truffle hunts are expected to start from February to mid-March.

Winter - Winter black truffle (Perigord & Muscat) hunts are from late May to late-August.

Spring - White truffle (Bianchetto truffle) hunts are in August.

If you are coming from Melbourne you should allow for about 1.5 hrs to ensure you are not delayed by traffic on the freeways. Make sure you bring suitable footwear to walk around the farm and clothing appropriate for the expected weather for the day.

The farm address is 235 Arthurs Seat Rd Red Hill. Note that the farm is actually set back from the road hidden by a reserve of trees. There will be signs out 30 minutes before the event on the roadside indicating where to enter.

Brunch hunts on a Sunday start promptly at 9am, so we recommend you arrive at least at least 30 minutes. Other events please arrive about 10 minutes prior.

Most importantly don’t wear shoes that are not suitable for walking in a wet paddock. We recommend gumboots or hiking/work boots. You will be asked to dip your foot wear in a bleach bath prior going into the Truffiere. If you are wearing shoes make sure they are flat closed in shoes. You will be provided with disposable shoe coverings over your shoes whilst in the Truffiere. These footwear requires are in place for biosecurity reasons.

Hunts are designed primarily for adults, however, childern are welcome.

We have limited seating when we host the meal after the hunt. Our Saturday Lunch and Sunday Brunch/Lunch are always full. So we can’t accommodate children without a ticket. For weekend hunts you can select the hunts where you go onto a local restaurant where they can accommodate seating for your children.

The hunt starts with a 30 minute talk on truffles, the history of our farm and how to grow truffles. The hunt will last for at least an hour, all guests are required to stay within an area directed by the hunt leader. Everyone must stay with the group and not run about and certainly not tread on the ground where truffles grow around the trees. The hunt finishes with a washing demonstartion and another talk for about 20 minutes and a sit down truffle tasting for up to an hour. If your child can cope with these constraints then they are very welcome to participate.

You will be prompted on the guest list form to indicate if anyone in your party is below 7 yrs of age.

On the top of this page there is a weather forecast. You should always be prepared for varied conditions. In the winter although the temperature may be mild the wind can make it feel much colder. In the summer you should have a hat and have sunscreen on all exposed skin.

We recommend you bring your own umbrella, however there is limited supply of umbrellas at the farm.

Gates will be open 45 minutes prior to the advertised start time for the hunt.

For Sunday brunch hunts you should arrive at least 30 minutes prior as the hunt will commence promptly at 9am. We need to prepare you for the hunt such as checking your shoes, clothing and disinfecting the soles of your shoes.

There are signs indicating where to park. Council requires that all patrons park on our property and not in the reserve out front.

You will be instructed to walk to the Hunt Pavilion where you will be greeted by your host. Tea, coffee and water will be available prior to the hunt.

Yes. If the event is fully booked you will be presented with the option to add your contact details on a waitlist. If a place should become free you will be notified by email.

Yes. Truffle hunts will proceed in any weather conditions. Please bring appropriate clothing.

We cater for gluten free but not dairy free. You must mark on the book form for each guests if they require GF or any alergies and provided you have given us at least 3 days notice.

Dairy free or vegan are available only with our partner restaurants. When booking you will be prompted to enter any dietary needs.

There is no additional charge. The hunt package includes the truffle tasting outlined in the description of the hunt. In some circumstances a package may be available for just the hunt and no tasting.

With some of our partner restaurants children under 12 years, the package does not include a prepaid meal. Please read the terms and conditions carefully.

The truffles harvested will normally be used in the tasting dishes that follow the hunt. You are welcome to purchase the truffle(s) you harvested.

For some hunts with our restaurant partners include a prepurchase of fresh truffle that you will take to the retaurant for your meal.

We do not run public hunts out of season. However, we can arrange a private hunt out of season.