Over the weekend you'll experience a delightful array of meals that showcase the best of local produce. You won’t go hungry on this tour. Each dish celebrates the rich, fresh flavours of the Southern Forests. The highlight of the weekend? Unique David Coomer designed food at Hound & Hunter. You’ll get to mingle, watch the cooking on an open-fire rotisserie, and experience local truffles paired with exquisite wines. It’s a true celebration of the region’s bountiful harvest.

Step into the world of truffle cultivation, where it’s more than just a passion – it’s a way of life. On this tour, you’ll be granted exclusive access to the first-ever trufferie in Manjimup. With the help of expertly trained truffle dogs, you’ll dive into the art of truffle hunting, then learn to gauge the quality of this elusive fungi. But it's not just about the producers and makers, as you'll get the chance to connect with like-minded lovers of food, creating connections that often last long after the tour ends.

The heart of the Southern Forests region is renowned for its perfect conditions for growing high-quality truffles, particularly the prized black Périgord truffle. This area has been successful due to it's ideal Mediterranean climate - cool, wet winters and dry summers. Plus, well-drained alkaline soil provides an ideal environment for a unique symbiotic fungal relationship with oak tree roots. The Manjimup area is one of the premier truffle-producing areas outside of Europe.