Experience indulgence beyond the plate at Canberra’s Truffle Season

As the cool winter air sets in, Canberra welcomes an eagerly awaited season that is all about the prized black truffle. Known as Australia's premier truffle-hunting destination, the city transforms into a culinary playground, turning the truffle season into a celebration of seasonal festivities. Canberra’s cosy restaurants, tucked into every corner of the city, serve up dishes infused with the magic of black truffle while bustling farmer’s markets overflow with fresh, local produce. And truffle hunts, paired with indulgent feasts and fireside moments, promise a kind of indulgence that goes well beyond the plate every truffle season.

 From late June to mid-August, this season provides more than indulgent bites – it’s a whole sensory escape. Whether you're foraging for the black gold on a chilly winter morning or sipping your first cuppa at a cosy cafe, the experience encourages travellers to see, smell, and taste winter in ways never thought possible. For travellers discovering the charm of Canberra, an unforgettable journey awaits, where the air is cool, the sun is bright, and the truffles turn every experience into something extraordinary – This is an immersive winter experience that belongs on every bucket list.

The Truffle Hunts

The seasonal truffle hunts offer a thrilling opportunity for travellers to witness the magic of harvesting the aromatic black truffle. Adding to the experience are live truffle hunts at two of Australia’s finest truffieres - Beltana Farm and The Truffle Farm where people can indulge in unique truffle-inspired culinary offerings. The truffle hunts are guided by passionate local producers and their expertly trained truffle dogs. With noses to the ground and tails wagging, these four-legged foragers lead the way with purpose.

Stay amidst a trufferie

Desire a quiet charm of a rural escape? Now imagine waking up to misty mornings, surrounded by over 800 oak and hazelnut groves, and the scent of truffles lingering in the winter air!  Beltana Farm, just ten minutes from Canberra’s city centre, grants just that, a delightful blend of rustic charm and modern elegance set amidst a trufferie of over 800 trees. For those seeking tranquillity and a gourmet connection, this boutique farm stay with its contemporary elegance delivers farm-to-table indulgence alongside serenity.

Truffles and more at the Winter Market

Celebrate the season's bounty at the Dairy Road Winter Market (26 July) and taste the best of the region's cool-climate produce with over 50 seasonal producers showcasing everything from truffles, wine, and garlic to olives and organic vegetables.

Whether you’re a seasoned gourmand, a wanderer at heart, or simply seeking something special in the city, Canberra’s Truffle season promises a multi-sensory experience. Come for the truffles, stay for the cosy aura and the cool-winter charm, and leave with a little magic tucked into every memory.