Truffle hunting in Oberon, NSW: Prices and dates

The best place to go truffle-hunting near Sydney is the RedGround farm in Oberon, where truffle season runs from February to October. A two hour truffle-hunting with dogs experience is available for visitors.

Where can I go truffle-hunting near Sydney?

In Oberon, near Sydney, working truffle farm RedGround, it is possible for visitors to go truffle-hunting.

Truffles grow well in the high country, and now visitors are being given the opportunity to discover just how well.

To skip the explanation and just book your Oberon truffle hunt experience, head here.

History of truffles in Oberon

In 2012, Jill and Neil O’Grady set out on a mission to transform a barren paddock into a world-class truffle destination. Today, RedGround spans 60 acres of basalt-rich soil, boasting a meticulously maintained truffière that features 722 inoculated truffle trees. These remarkable trees yield a diverse array of truffle varieties throughout the year.

RedGround also offers a farmstay at the RedGround Cottage.

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How does the Oberon truffle experience work?

The RedGround truffle experience in Oberon starts by hunting for black diamond truffles with three trained dogs. There’s then a tasting at the truffle-hunting lodge, with guidance on how to cook with truffles.

Oberon truffle-hunting dates

The key selling point of the RedGround truffle farm in Oberon is that the truffle-hunting season is unusually long. It is the first truffiere in Australia to offer bookable truffle-hunting experiences for eight months of the year. These truffle hunts are available from February to October.

Oberon truffle-hunting prices

The RedGround truffle-hunting experience in Oberon costs $176 at the time of writing. The experience lasts around two hours, and operates in all weathers – including snow. Bookings need to be made in advance, and can be sorted online.