Truffle & Flames | Winter Truffle Hunt Beneath Baw Baw

Truffles & Flames is Scotch Hill Truffle Farm’s signature winter truffle hunt, set beneath the snowy slopes of Mt Baw Baw in West Gippsland.

A guided winter truffle hunt with a truffle dog, fire-side gourmet tastings and sweeping Mt Baw Baw views — just 60 minutes from Melbourne.

Welcome to Truffle & Flames Beneath Baw Baw, the signature winter truffle hunt hosted by Scotch Hill Truffle Farm in the rolling hills of Neerim South, West Gippsland. This immersive experience blends truffle hunting, fireside truffle flavours and authentic country life — including relaxed interactions with our paddock-happy horses and friendly sheep — offering a true taste of winter on the farm.

• Private group truffle hunts are also available by enquiry.

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Hosted in the Scotch Hill Shed

Your experience begins and ends in the charming Scotch Hill Shed — a rustic Australian farm space filled with hay bales, vintage tools, exposed timber trusses, fairy lights and the farm’s beloved old truck. Gather by the fire, share stories and enjoy truffle-infused treats in a warm, down-to-earth setting that captures the true spirit of country living.

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Hunt with a View

Stroll through open paddocks and truffière with panoramic views across rolling hills to Mt Baw Baw beyond. Misty winter mornings, farm gates and truffle dogs at work create unforgettable moments — and plenty of photo opportunities along the way.

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Country Life Up Close

This is a working rural property, and part of the magic is meeting the locals along the way. Enjoy relaxed interactions with our paddock-happy horses and sheep — a gentle reminder that you’re truly out in the country.

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Meet Boogie — Our Truffle Dog

Join Boogie, our much-loved truffle dog, on a real working truffle hunt. Learn his story — from rescue dog to star truffle hunter — and watch his remarkable nose in action as he uncovers truffles hidden beneath the soil. It’s one of the highlights of the experience and a moment guests love to capture.

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The Story of the Truffle

Gather fireside for an informal and engaging introduction to truffles — their history, cultivation and why they are so prized. From ancient traditions to modern Australian truffle farming, gain insight directly from the growers.

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Truffle, Fire , Flavour and Aroma

After the hunt, enjoy a warm, truffle-infused gourmet treat by the fire, featuring freshly unearthed truffle from the day’s harvest — a true taste of winter in West Gippsland.

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See Truffles Cleaned & Graded

Watch freshly harvested truffles carefully cleaned and graded, and learn what separates a good truffle from a great one — straight from the source.

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Buy Fresh Truffle

Fresh truffles from the day’s hunt will be available to purchase by weight at the end of your experience. Quantities are limited and seasonal.

To avoid disappointment, guests are encouraged to pre-purchase or reserve truffle in advance, with final selection and weighing completed on the day. This ensures priority access to truffles freshly unearthed during the hunt.

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Take Truffle Trees Home

A limited selection of inoculated truffle trees may also be available to purchase, offering the opportunity to begin your own truffle-growing journey at home. Availability is seasonal and limited.

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Private Group Truffle Hunts

Looking for a more personalised experience? Truffle & Flames can also be enjoyed as a private group truffle hunt, ideal for small groups, corporate gatherings or special celebrations. Options for tailoring food and wine requirements.

• Private hunts offer exclusive access to the truffière, a tailored pace, and the opportunity to customise elements of the experience — from extended time with the truffle dog to enhanced tastings and fireside storytelling.
• Private group bookings are limited and arranged by enquiry.
  Please contact Scotch Hill Truffle Farm directly to discuss availability and options.

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More Than a Gourmet Outing

Truffle & Flames is a winter day in the country — fuelled by fire, flavour, aroma, connection and stunning natural beauty. Bring your boots, your appetite and your camera.

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Make It a Weekend Escape

Why not turn your truffle adventure into a full country getaway? Choose from three unique accommodation options at Scotch Hill and extend your stay to fully immerse yourself in the region’s landscapes and food culture. Visit our accommodation page.
https://www.scotchhill.com.au/stay

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Optional Dining Experience at Neeri Nuff Wine Bar & Kitchen

Extend your truffle adventure into the afternoon or evening with an optional dining experience at Neeri Nuff Wine Bar & Kitchen, a celebrated local wine bar and kitchen recognised by the Australian Good Food Guide.

Guests who purchase fresh truffle during the hunt may take their truffle to Neeri Nuff, where it will be shaved tableside over a signature dish, allowing you to experience your truffle at its absolute best — freshly harvested, expertly prepared and beautifully paired.

This is not a package, but a flexible continuation of the day:

• Purchase fresh truffle at the farm (subject to availability)
• Book dining directly with Neeri Nuff
• Enjoy a refined yet relaxed dining experience showcasing your own truffle
• Dining bookings, menus and availability are managed directly by Neeri Nuff.

Please Note:

• Start time 10.00am (duration approximately 1.5 - 2 hours). Arrive 15 minutes earlier.
• For biosecurity reasons, pets are not permitted on the farm
• While we warmly welcome families, please be aware that our property includes open dams. For their safety children must be actively supervised by an adult at all times.
• Footwear will need to be dipped in a sanitation footbath to remove pathogens
• Additionally, we regret that we are unable to accommodate alternative dietary requirements for this experience.
• The hunt takes place on working farmland and can be uneven, grassy and gently sloped. Guests should be physically able to walk unaided on even ground for up to an hour with short breaks. Comfortable closed -toe waterproof footwear is essential. Hiking boots or gumboots are recommended. If you have any mobility concerns please contact us in advance so we can advise you on whether the experience will be suitable.
• A large component of the event is outdoors so please wear warm cloths, bring water proof jackets, and possibly a hat or beany.
• Toilet facilities are limited to a single clean portable toilet. For your comfort we recommend using the public rest rooms in Neerim South before arriving at Scotch Hill.

Thank you for your understanding.

Photography Consent: By attending this event, you consent to being photographed and/or filmed during the truffle hunt. Images and footage may be used by Scotch Hill Truffle Farm for marketing, advertising, and promotional purposes, including on social media, our website, and printed materials. If you prefer not to appear in photos, please let our staff know upon arrival.

Ticket/Cancellation policy: As this experience is a seasonal, capacity limited and involves perishable products and staffing commitments, tickets are non refundable. We're happy to offer flexibility where possible . If you can no longer attend,tickets can be transferred to another attendee at any time by updating the attendee details via your Eventbrite order.

Tickets may also be reschedules to another date, if requested at least 14 days prior to the event and is subject to availability. This must be arraged directly with the Organiser.

Please note no shows on the day are not eligible for rescheduling or transfer.