Truffle Hunt and Taste Experience in Oberon, NSW Australia

About this tour

Hunt for black truffles across farmland near Oberon with trained dogs, then taste your finds paired with complementary dishes back at the property. This three-hour experience reveals why these fungi command premium prices and teaches you how to spot them in the wild. You'll taste truffles integrated into dishes featuring eggs, dairy, nuts and fat-rich ingredients that amplify their distinctive earthy flavour.

Highlights

• Search for buried truffles alongside working detection dogs
• Learn the farm's cultivation methods and underground growing conditions
• Taste truffles in multiple prepared dishes designed to highlight their aroma
• Understand why truffles pair specifically with fatty, rich foods
• Walk through active truffle grounds in rural NSW

What to expect

You'll spend the first part of your visit walking the truffle beds with the dogs, watching them work to locate fruit beneath the soil. The handler will explain their training and the conditions needed for successful growing. Once truffles are found, you'll head indoors for tastings featuring the day's harvest prepared in different ways—paired with cheese, eggs, nuts and other fat-based dishes that complement their pungent character. Expect to be on your feet across uneven ground, so wear sturdy boots.

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