Western Australia Truffle Season: Where and When to Hunt Truffles

Black Périgord truffles, prized by truffières worldwide, are once again ready to be uncovered. In Manjimup, Western Australia, The Wine and Truffle Co.—the Southern Hemisphere’s largest grower of premium Périgord truffles—invites food lovers to join guided truffle hunts as part of Traveller’s Collection Tours’ new seven-day itineraries. Offered during select weeks in June (timed with the annual Truffle Kerfuffle festival on June 22), July and August, these tours combine hands-on culinary experiences with regional exploration.

Highlights include cooking classes led by local chefs, a guided tasting and tour at Vasse Felix Winery, and visits to iconic southwest attractions such as the Valley of the Giants Treetop Walk, Jewel Cave and Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse. The itineraries are designed for travellers who want to pair gastronomic discovery with natural and cultural experiences in the region.

The Wine and Truffle Co. also produces a range of truffle-infused products, including truffle oil, truffle honey, truffle salt, truffle mustard, as well as award-winning wines under the Truffle Hills Wine label. To help buyers protect their investment in fresh truffles, the company’s experts recommend sensible storage and handling tips:

Wrap fresh truffles gently in absorbent paper to manage moisture.
Place wrapped truffles in a dry, sealed container—glass containers are ideal—to preserve aroma and prevent contamination.
Store the container in your refrigerator’s crisper drawer where temperatures are more stable.
Change the wrapping paper daily to avoid moisture buildup that can lead to spoilage.
Use fresh truffles within about a week for the best flavour and texture.
For an easy aroma infusion, store truffles in a sealed container with fresh eggs for a few days; the egg yolks will absorb truffle scent and create richly scented omelettes or custards.

Whether you’re a gourmet traveller, an enthusiastic home cook, or someone discovering truffles for the first time, the combination of guided hunts, professional cooking instruction and regional tastings provides a memorable way to experience Périgord truffles at the source.