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.

Buses leave from the Festival Village bus stop, taking you to your Australian Truffle Traders hunt and will bring you back to the same stop afterwards.

Fonty’s Pool hunts meet at the Festival Village bus stop, where you walk as a group to start your hunt.

All truffle hunts are 45mins.
Cost: $80 (plus fees)

Australian Truffle Traders Hunts

One of the most sought after festival tickets, revel in the journey and unearth the alluring story 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.

HUNTS – SATURDAY 24 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

12.30pm bus departs // 1pm truffle hunt // 2.30pm return to Festival Village

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

1.30pm bus departs // 2pm truffle hunt // 3.30pm return to Festival Village

HUNTS – SUNDAY 25 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

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

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

 

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Fonty's Pool Hunts

Located within walking distance from the Festival Village, meet us at the Festival Village bus stop where will walk together the truffle orchard at Fonty’s Pool. Enjoy the thrill of the hunt with trufferie owners Mitch and Jo. Truffles and passionfruit available for purchase.

 

HUNTS – SATURDAY 24 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 // 1.30am truffle hunt // 2.30pm return to Festival Village

2.15am bus departs // 2.30am truffle hunt // 3.30pm return to Festival Village

 

 

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