Truffle Dog Company · Cartwright Truffiere · Australian Truffle Traders Signature Expeditions
Australia
Truffle Experience
Western Australia · 2027
This is not a tour from the sidelines. This is the truffle world from the inside — boots in the soil, hands on the harvest, face-to-face with the farmers and dogs who define the southern hemisphere’s most exciting truffle region, and one of the most productive in the world. Western Australia produces some of the finest Tuber melanosporum and is the most productive per acre globally, and we’ve built relationships with the farmers who grow it.
We’ll move from Perth through Margaret River’s world-class wine country to Manjimup — Australia’s black truffle heartland — for an immersive, hands-on experience unlike anything available to the public. This trip is designed for truffle farmers, dog handlers, and serious enthusiasts or foodies lookig to dig deeper into the world of truffles and learn everything there is to know about how to grow them successfully, market them, and of course, how to cook with them.
Live Hunting
Multiple truffle hunts with the dogs on different farms
Hands-On Harvest
Digging out Truffles, Harvesting, grading & packing
Wine Country
Margaret River wineries & cellar doors
Wildlife
Kangaroos, Emus, and more
Culinary
Tickets to Truffle Kerfuffle activities and cooking classes with local chefs
Farm Access
Australian Truffle Traders (and others) — behind the scenes
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Perth · Margaret River · Manjimup · Perth
Please note: The exact itinerary may adjust slightly due to weather and on-the-ground conditions. We’ll always keep you informed of any changes ahead of time.
Day 1
Welcome to Perth — Gather & Depart
We meet for a welcome breakfast in Perth. This is your chance to connect with fellow travelers, meet the TDC team, and go over the full itinerary before we load the coach and head south toward Margaret River. We recommend arriving in Perth (AT LEAST!) the night before and staying at (WHERE ARE WE RECOMMENDING( the Crown Hotels — convenient, comfortable, and right at our meeting point.
Days 1–2
Margaret River — Wine, Truffles & Wild Coast
A 3½-hour drive south with snacks, water, and plenty of truffle conversation on the bus — with a stop at one of Western Australia’s legendary country bakeries (OR WILL’s DOMAIN WINERY LUNCH) for an iconic Australian pie lunch. We’ll check into our accomodations at the Historic Caves House and have a casual dinner on site you’re welcome to join as we decompress from travel. The next morning we’ll head to our 1st Truffle Farm stop for a hands-on hunt, tour a favorite local wineries, enjoy WA’s celebrated red wines and visit a local Olive Oil operation. After that we’ll load up and head over to Manjimup in the heart of the southern forests checking into our Luxury Australian estate accommodations.
Day 3
Manjimup — Australia’s Truffle Heartland
After a relaxed morning breakfast on site we’ll head to another truffle farm that highlights some of the unique growing conditions of the region. After a bit of downtime, or a chance to explore the luxury accommodations grounds and trails (and other offerings) we’ll head over to our first event at the Australian Truffle Kerfuffle- the area’s premier food & wine education festival where we’ll be joining in the Friday night opening reception Truffle Dinner- an experience to be delicious and very fun.
Day 4
Manjimup — Truffle Kerfuffle
After breakfast we’ll head over to the Truffle Kerfuffle activities where we’ll wander about and join in the Cooking Class for Lunch, lead by a local reknown and michelin star chef highlighing the delights of the southern forests, and of course, Truffles.
After cooking class we’ll head back to accomodations ofr a bit of down town and a casual, but auithentic Australian BBQ for dinner with our hosts and some of gthe truffle growers in the region.
Day 5
Manjimup — Agritourism & Product Education
We’ll head over to enjoy a brunch at the Truffle Kerfuffle, and after enjoying all the faire has to offer, we’ll head on over to the first of our behind the scenes activities with Australian Truffle Traders joining in on a tourism hunt at their Family Farm. Post Hunt we’ll head into downtown to sample some of the unique ways that restaurants of different types prepare truffle food and truffle products- for a diversity of perspectives.
Day 6
Manjimup — Agritourism & Product Education
We’ll head over to ATT for an indepth look and experience hands-on harvesting, and working with the dogs in the morning. Lunch will follow with a glass of wine and we’ll head back to ATT for an Afternoon session with the truffle farmers or a cooking class back and our luxury accomodations with a local chef. Dinner to follow at a local establishment (THIS NEEDS UPDATING- WHAT DAY FOR COOKING at Site)
Day 7
Manjimup — Marketing, Cleaning & Grading Truffles
After a bit of free time in the morning to enjoy the estate, we’ll head over to a large local Truffle Orchard for a glas of wine and see their operation before heading back over to ATT for a deep dive into cleaning, grading, marketing for truffles. The sheer scale and amount of truffles will impress! After our education session we’ll head back for another authentic BBQ and Q & A session with Mel & Gav from ATT and a few other farmers.
Day 8
Manjimup — Australian Wildlife & Farm Visits
In the late morning we’ll head over to see and encounter some of the local wildlife, and some very friendly kangaroos before we head over Will’s Farm and see his operation, which will be different form all of the other farms you’ve seen thus far as well! Again we’ll have another chance to connect with Mel & Gav and have our final catered dinenr, which should be fabulous chance to causlaly get to ask all those unanswered questions.
Day 9
Return to Perth — Pies, Farewells & Onward
We drive back north (3½ hours) with a stop at a beloved bakery — another chance to grab Australia’s finest sausage rolls and pies, or detour into a favorite brewpub along the way. We arrive back in Perth by early afternoon, leaving time to explore the city, plan an extension, or begin your journey home. Post-tour Perth activities are yours to discover — we’re happy to share the Cartwright family’s favorite spots.
What’s Included
Included in your tour
- ✓ Welcome breakfast in Perth
- ✓ All ground transportation (coach with snacks & water)
- ✓ Accommodation, Margaret River (The Caves Hotel)
- ✓ Accommodation, Manjimup (fully catered)
- ✓ All meals during Margaret River & Manjimup stays (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- ✓ Winery & Cellar door tastings
- ✓ Tickets to the Truffle Kerfuffle
- ✓ Truffle hunts & hands-on harvest sessions
- ✓ Farm case studies & marketing sessions (ATT)
- ✓ Cooking classes
- ✓ Wildlife sanctuary visit
- ✓ Winery visits, Margaret River
Not included
- – International or domestic flights
- – Perth accommodation (pre/post tour)
- – Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- – Dinners in Margaret River
- – A la carte bakery lunch en route back to Perth
- – Personal expenses & gratuities
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Per person, based on double occupancy · Deposit secures your space
- Limited spaces — early deposit recommended
- Full pricing released with 2027 registration
- Deposit held against final balance
- Contact us for group & single-occupancy rates
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About accommodation: Perth accommodation is not included in the tour cost — arrival times vary too much to coordinate centrally. We recommend the Crown Hotels for proximity to our Day 1 meeting point. We’re happy to share additional suggestions for extending your Australia trip before or after the tour. The Cartwright family has traveled extensively throughout Australia and would love to help you make the most of your time there.