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Join expert handlers and their dogs on a hands-on truffle hunt in Red Hill, then shave your prize over a wood-fired pizza. This 3-hour farm experience blends low-impact foraging with a regional tasting that highlights Mornington Peninsula terroir.
Join expert handlers and their dogs on a hands-on truffle hunt in Red Hill, then shave your prize over a wood-fired pizza. This 3-hour farm experience blends low-impact foraging with a regional tasting that highlights Mornington Peninsula terroir.
You step off the van into an orchard-scented morning on the Mornington Peninsula, the soil damp and dark beneath gum trees that seem to lean in, curious. A handler calls softly; a truffle dog threads between trunks and freezes, nose down — the earth gives up its secret with a small, ecstatic scuffle. This is the rhythm of the Red Hill truffle hunt: quiet tracking, sudden discovery, then the slow ceremony of shaving a black truffle over steaming wood-fired dough.
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Operated by Red Hill Truffles · Red Hill, VIC
You step off the van into an orchard-scented morning on the Mornington Peninsula, the soil damp and dark beneath gum trees that seem to lean in, curious. A handler calls softly; a truffle dog threads between trunks and freezes, nose down — the earth gives up its secret with a small, ecstatic scuffle. This is the rhythm of the Red Hill truffle hunt: quiet tracking, sudden discovery, then the slow ceremony of shaving a black truffle over steaming wood-fired dough.
The farm here is among the earliest commercial truffières in Victoria, started more than two decades ago on family land that shifted from orchard to truffle plot. The region’s volcanic-derived soils and cool maritime climate create the right chemistry for Tuber melanosporum, and local tales mix agronomy with folklore — truffles once prized by Parisian tables now traded at farmers’ markets down the road.
Expect hands-on foraging with experienced guides and trained dogs, a short interpretive talk on truffle biology and seasonal cycles, and a tasting that pairs shaved truffle with simple, high-quality ingredients like olive oil and local cheeses. The finale is your own pizza, wood-fired and ready for the truffle you harvested.
Practicalities: the activity runs about three hours and requires moderate mobility — you’ll be on uneven ground. Wear closed-toe shoes, dress in layers for wind and sun, and bring any dietary notes in advance. The farm is wheelchair accessible in parts; confirm when booking. Morninglight is best for scent-driven hunts, so aim for a morning slot to catch the truffles and the quiet of the paddocks.
Yes — families are welcome but children should be supervised; the activity includes handling tools and dogs, so check age limits with the operator.
The pizza can usually be made vegetarian, but truffle shavings often accompany cheese; advise the operator of dietary preferences when booking.
Tours may go ahead in light rain; heavy rain or unsafe conditions can trigger a cancellation with full refund if within the operator's policy.
Typically guests shave truffles onto their pizza and sample product tastings; ask at booking whether additional purchases of harvested truffles are allowed.
Red Hill Truffles operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step off the van into an orchard-scented morning on the Mornington Peninsula, the soil damp and dark beneath gum trees that seem to lean in, curious. A handler calls softly; a truffle dog threads between trunks and freezes, nose down — the earth gives up its secret with a small, ecstatic scuffle. This is the rhythm of the Red Hill truffle hunt: quiet tracking, sudden discovery, then the slow ceremony of shaving a black truffle over steaming wood-fired dough.
You step off the van into an orchard-scented morning on the Mornington Peninsula, the soil damp and dark beneath gum trees that seem to lean in, curious. A handler calls softly; a truffle dog threads between trunks and freezes, nose down — the earth gives up its secret with a small, ecstatic scuffle. This is the rhythm of the Red Hill truffle hunt: quiet tracking, sudden discovery, then the slow ceremony of shaving a black truffle over steaming wood-fired dough.
The farm here is among the earliest commercial truffières in Victoria, started more than two decades ago on family land that shifted from orchard to truffle plot. The region’s volcanic-derived soils and cool maritime climate create the right chemistry for Tuber melanosporum, and local tales mix agronomy with folklore — truffles once prized by Parisian tables now traded at farmers’ markets down the road.
Expect hands-on foraging with experienced guides and trained dogs, a short interpretive talk on truffle biology and seasonal cycles, and a tasting that pairs shaved truffle with simple, high-quality ingredients like olive oil and local cheeses. The finale is your own pizza, wood-fired and ready for the truffle you harvested.
Practicalities: the activity runs about three hours and requires moderate mobility — you’ll be on uneven ground. Wear closed-toe shoes, dress in layers for wind and sun, and bring any dietary notes in advance. The farm is wheelchair accessible in parts; confirm when booking. Morninglight is best for scent-driven hunts, so aim for a morning slot to catch the truffles and the quiet of the paddocks.