The Truffle Farm
Highlights
- Explore the Truffle Farm nestled in the Great Western Tiers, enhancing your getaway with stunning mountain views.
- Join an interactive hunt with truffle dogs, immersing yourself in the unique experience of truffle foraging.
- Savour gourmet truffle pizzas during Summer Siesta tours, delighting your taste buds with rich, earthy flavours.
- Visit the farmgate shop daily, discovering fresh truffles and unique products that celebrate Australia's truffle heritage.
Visit the Truffle farm, nestled in the foothills of the Great Western Tiers mountain range near Deloraine. Only three hours drive from Hobart or 45 minute’s drive to Launceston, making for the perfect mini-getaway experience.
The Truffle Farm has a farmgate shop on site, open to the public 7 days a week, between 10am and 4pm. You can purchase truffle products and fresh truffles and learn a little about the history of Australia’s first black truffle.
Tour experiences include an interactive hunt with the truffle dogs, truffle product tastings, and grading demonstration. Hunt & Lunch tours feature gourmet fresh truffle 3-cheese toasted sandwiches with truffle ice cream for dessert. Summer Siesta and Winter Warmer tours feature the signature fresh truffle pizzas.
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Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
- Tourism Emission Reduction Commitment
- Australian Tourism Export Council
Features
Current offers
Afternoon truffle hunt with the dogs and tasty delights
Rug up and get ready for a truly Tasmanian afternoon delight with a thrilling mid-winter truffle hunt followed by fireside treats. Guided by our expert handlers and trained dogs, the fallen leaves will crunch beneath your feet as you walk through the trees in search of your prize. After a successful hunt, settle by the crackling firepit as fresh black truffle is shaved over molten handmade truffle s’mores, paired with elegant Tasmanian wine.
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
- Valet parking.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
- Equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://accreditation.qualitytourismaustralia.com/report/AccessReportPublicHtml2/aaf6ac01-56f5-ee11-b426-6045bd3f338d
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