After seven years of carefully tending their truffiere of 1150 French oak trees, Flinders Truffles owners Jane and Tony are excited to invite the public to join one of their boutique truffle-hunting experiences.

Jane and Tony have worked tirelessly to bring to life their passion for the captivating black truffle or tuber melanosporum – also known as the Périgord truffle.

Your truffle-hunting experience begins with a warm, truffle-infused soup while you learn about these mysterious gifts of nature and how to find them. Then you’ll join your guide among the trees, where you’ll be accompanied by specially trained lagotto dogs as they sniff the earth for the unique truffle aroma.

Back in the cosy barn with its warm fire, you will learn how to use this highly prized ingredient in your own cooking. Jane wants people to feel comfortable using truffles, and she provides a range of recipes that you can use to elevate your own culinary creations. Enjoy cheese toasties topped with freshly grated truffles, or sample delicious products including truffle-infused chilli oil and truffle butter.

If there’s no room on your itinerary for the full hunting experience, you can make a quick visit to the new farm gate van to buy a toastie or any of the Flinders Truffles products to take home. Linger by the fire while you enjoy the truffles’ incredible tastes and aromas, and take in the amazing view across the Bass Strait.

Black truffles are only available in winter, so this unforgettable experience is offered for a limited time.

During the winter harvest season Flinders Truffles feature in many of the restaurants on the Mornington Peninsula and Melbourne city, some have special truffle-inspired dinners and events. Keep an eye out for more events in 2025.

Flinders Truffles are also exported to European and Asian markets.

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Flinders Truffles

1900 Mornington-Flinders Rd, Flinders

P: 0408 003 475

www.flinderstruffles.com.au

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