Truffle Hunts & Farmgate Experiences near Deloraine
Join the hunt at The Truffle Farm Tasmania, home of Australia’s first black truffle and one of the most unique food experiences on the Tasting Trail.
Located on Mole Creek Road near Deloraine, this pioneering family farm invites visitors to discover the world of Tasmanian truffles. Join the truffle dogs on a guided hunt through the trufferie, learn how truffles are grown and, when in season, experience the thrill of unearthing a fresh black truffle by hand.
Choose from a range of bookable truffle experiences, from a dedicated truffle hunt to longer experiences pairing the hunt with fresh truffle pizza, toasties, tastings, Tasmanian wine or beer and their famous truffle ice cream.
Short on time? Drop into the farmgate shop to sample and purchase gourmet truffle products, fresh truffles when available, truffle chocolate, fresh truffle croissants and truffle ice cream. Entry to the farmgate shop is free and no booking is required.
With gardens, plenty of parking and a larger-than-life truffle dog sculpture to meet, The Truffle Farm is an easy stop to add to a day exploring Deloraine, Mole Creek and the wider Meander Valley.
Explore more of the Tasting Trail
Make The Truffle Farm part of your journey through the Meander Valley and continue on to discover nearby honey producers, vineyards, farm gates and local food experiences across the Tasting Trail.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Truffle Farm Tasmania?
The Truffle Farm Tasmania is located at 844 Mole Creek Road near Deloraine, Tasmania, in the Meander Valley.
Can you go truffle hunting in Tasmania?
Yes. The Truffle Farm Tasmania offers guided truffle hunting experiences where visitors can join trained truffle dogs in the trufferie and, when in season, unearth fresh truffles by hand.
When is truffle season in Tasmania?
The Truffle Farm grows both summer and winter truffles and harvests for around 10 months of the year, from December through to September. Different truffle tour experiences are available throughout the year.
Do you need to book The Truffle Farm?
Bookings are essential for truffle hunts and guided tour experiences. You do not need to book to visit the farmgate shop, which is free to enter.
Can you visit The Truffle Farm without doing a tour?
Yes. Visit the farmgate shop to learn about Tasmanian truffles, sample and purchase truffle products and enjoy treats such as fresh truffle ice cream. No booking is required for the farmgate shop.
Can you eat at The Truffle Farm?
Food experiences are available as part of selected booked tours, with options including fresh truffle pizza, truffle toasties, tastings and truffle ice cream. The farmgate shop also sells truffle ice cream and other truffle treats.
Is The Truffle Farm family friendly?
Yes. Families can visit the farmgate shop and gardens, meet the larger-than-life Doug the Truffle Dog sculpture and enjoy a free children’s treasure hunt. Age options are also available for selected booked truffle experiences.
What else can I explore near The Truffle Farm?
The Truffle Farm is well placed for exploring Deloraine, Mole Creek and the Meander Valley, with honey producers, vineyards, farm gates and other local food experiences nearby on the Tasting Trail.
