Information for Guides and Tour Leaders

  • The Truffle Farm looks forward to welcoming visiting groups and sharing a memorable truffle experience.

    The following information will help guides and tour leaders prepare for an enjoyable visit.

  • Address: 844 Mole Creek Road, Deloraine, Tasmania 7304.

    The Truffle Farm is located approximately 45 minutes from Launceston, on the direct route to Cradle Mountain.

    Buses and coaches should enter via Askrigg Lane and follow the signs to the parking area at the Farmgate Shop.

    On arrival, guides and tour leaders should check in with staff at the Farmgate Shop.

    Groups should arrive on time for their scheduled tour. Allowances should be made for roadworks, traffic and unexpected delays.

    If a group is running late, The Truffle Farm should be contacted as soon as possible on +61 437 849 283 or +61 423 193 133.

    Any last-minute changes or important guest requirements should also be communicated promptly.

  • The Truffle Farm's friendly working dogs are an essential part of every truffle hunt.

    The dogs roam freely without leads during the hunt and will also be present around the tour shed before and after the hunt.

    All guests must be comfortable around friendly, free-roaming dogs. The dogs cannot be removed from standard tours.

    If children are visiting, parents and accompanying adults are responsible for supervising them and helping them feel comfortable around the dogs.

  • Tours operate outdoors in a range of weather conditions, including rain.

    Tasmanian weather can change quickly. Comfortable, flat, closed-in shoes and clothing suitable for the weather are recommended.

    Warm clothing and rain jackets are recommended during cooler months. Hats and sunscreen are recommended in warmer weather.

    Disposable shoe coverings are provided and must be worn in the truffle plantation for biosecurity reasons.

    Large umbrellas are available for guests to use when needed.

  • The farm has generally level walking areas with gravel or compacted dirt surfaces. Guests should ideally be comfortable walking approximately 300 metres.

    There are no steps at the Farmgate Shop or tour shed. Wheelchair access may be possible with assistance.

    Any mobility or accessibility requirements not previously communicated should be raised with The Truffle Farm as soon as possible.

  • The tour area is outdoors, with a covered and sheltered tour shed. Overhead heaters are available during colder weather.

    Visitor bathrooms are available at the Farmgate Shop and close to the tour area.

    Parking is available on farm for cars, buses and coaches.

    Guests can purchase gourmet truffle products and fresh truffles when in season directly in the tour area at the end of their experience.

    Guides and their guests are also welcome to visit the Farmgate Shop, subject to opening hours, either before or after their tour.

  • Fresh truffle harvesting generally takes place from December to September, depending on seasonal conditions.

    During October and November, tours include a demonstration using decoys rather than freshly harvested truffles.

    Truffles are a natural seasonal product, and the number found during a hunt cannot be guaranteed.

    Further information is available on the Truffle Expectations page.

  • The Truffle Farm
    844 Mole Creek Road, Deloraine, Tasmania 7304

    Email: hello@thetrufflefarmtasmania.com.au

    Anna Terry: +61 437 849 283
    Michelle Taylor: +61 423 193 133

  • Guests are invited to follow The Truffle Farm on social media and share their favourite moments from their visit.

    Big Doug, the farm's much-loved 2.5-metre-tall truffle dog statue, loves pats and photos!

    Guests are welcome to take a photo with Big Doug and share it, along with their other favourite farm memories, on any of the following channels.