Truffle hunting tours in Manjimup, Western Australia

A truffle-hunting experience is one of the best things to do in Manjimup, Western Australia. Guests can go out hunting with the truffle dogs, then taste several truffle-infused products at Hound and Hunter Fine Foods.

Manjimup, Western Australia, is one of the best places in Australia for growing truffles. And now members of the public can get to know much more about WA’s truffle scene with a Manjimup truffle hunt and tasting experience.

Manjimup truffle tours: Hunting with truffle dogs

Run by Hound and Hunter Fine Foods on the Australian Truffle Traders orchard, the experience involves following specially-trained truffle dogs as they hunt for the ripest truffles. Once the best truffles have been located, guests can get their hands dirty digging them up.

Western Australian truffle industry

But this Manjimup truffle experience isn’t just about appreciating the incredible skill of the truffle dogs. It’s also a chance to discover the art and science of how truffles are grown, and how Manjimup came to be regarded as a global truffle hotspot.

Truffle tasting in Manjimup

Once the truffles have been successfully hunted, it is time to taste them. This takes places at Hound and Hunter Fine Foods, a new deli and test kitchen in Manjimup. The truffle tasting session includes truffle cheese, truffle paté and truffle butter, accompanied by fresh-baked focaccia bread.

The tasting platter is put together by acclaimed local chef David Coomer.

How much do the Manjimup truffle tours cost?

At the time of writing, the Hound and Hunter Fine Foods truffle tours in Manjimup cost $85 per person. Bookings should be made via the company website.

Other things to do in Manjimup include learning about the timber industry at Manjimup Heritage Park, going for a cruise along the Donnelly River and swimming at Fonty’s Pool.

The best places to stay in Manjimup

The best Manjimup accommodation options are:

For heritage and charm: Dingup House.
For cottages with fireplaces and a trout lake: Clover Cottage Country Retreat.
For a solid motel: Kingsley Motel.