RedGround Truffle Hunts

I cannot recommend the RedGround truffle hunt experience highly enough. From the beautiful food and warm hospitality to the generous knowledge shared by Jill and Neil, it was such a memorable day. The truffle hunt itself with Jill and Sarge was an absolute highlight — informative, fun, and genuinely special. A gold-star experience from start to finish.

My first experience at RedGround was one that will always be remembered! The different truffle canapés were absolutely incredible and we even got to try truffle ice cream! Jill is an amazing farmer and chef who talked us through the entire process of truffle farming and all about truffles. Our group was raving in the car that we want to come back in winter so we can sit with the fire on. Thankyou again Jill! We will see you soon!!

Wow, wow, wow!  What an amazing experience we had at RedGround Australia with hosts Jill and Neil (and of course Sarge too!).  My husband and I have done dozens of "food experiences" around the world (including truffle hunting in Piedmont, Italy) and the evening we spent at RedGround Australia was one of the best ever. From the moment you enter the drive you can tell this is a special place.  The landscape is beautiful and the hosting facility (done in a country industrial design) is also eye catching. We started our private truffle experience with a tasty gin based truffle drink with a series of delicious bites that each incorporated truffle in a different way.  Then Jill and Neil did a presentation on the development of their farm and also provided a lot of educational information on growing and using truffles. We then moved on to the actual hunt, and Sarge - their lead truffle hunting dog - was on his best behavior.  What we really liked about the hunt was that it was hands on.  After Jill demonstrated and explained the retrieval process, each of us tried it out and harvested truffles. We then returned to the lodge to learn how to clean and grade truffles (and what to look for when buying them).  Next up was pizza making in a wood burning oven.  There were so many delectable toppings to choose from - including mushrooms cooked in a truffle wine and freshly grated (or sliced) truffles.  And both the red and white sauces for the base of the pizza were infused with truffles - each delivering a unique flavor profile to the pizzas we prepared. I happened to mention that I hadn't yet seen a kangaroo and so Jill took me for a drive near the on-site cottage and we saw a field full of kangaroos - including some hopping and a couple fighting. Overall, this was truly a unique and outstanding hands-on outing.  Jill and Neil are wonderful hosts who clearly enjoy sharing their knowledge.  The food and wine are scrumptious and abundant throughout the evening.  And Sarge, Scout and Skipper (another truffle hunter and a hunter-in- training) were welcome playful additions to our visit.

We stayed at RedGround cottage mid August 2025, and had a wonderful time with Jil, the dogs Sarge, Scout, and Skipper, and even a friendly hello from Flossy the pet sheet. Jill is incredibly hospitable and friendly, answering all our questions, while lavishing us with truffle over baked cheese, truffle infused balsamic and mustard on canapés, and even truffle desserts as well! We had a very relaxed mini break and cannot say thank you enough to Jill and Neil for opening their wonderful farm for our visits.