Ready to go hunting?
Friday 20th June- Friday 4th July
11-1.30PM
Paengaroa, Bay Of Plenty
$149PP
Diggin’ It: Truffle Hunting
On the hunt for ultimate foodie experience? BOP Eats has teamed up with Trufflewood, one of the Bay of Plenty’s highest-producing truffle farms, to offer our foodies a rare and memorable experience that brings together the best of the Bay of Plenty’s produce and people.
The farm has been harvesting some of the best-quality truffles in New Zealand, featured on the menu of Amisfield, one of the top 100 restaurants in the world, and Ahi, voted NZ’s best restaurant by Cuisine Magazine. Now, they want to invite you onto their lifestyle farm for a once-in-a-lifetime experience to hunt, dig, and devour truffles.
You will go on a search with their truffle hunting dog as he helps you sniff out a black Perigord truffle at the height of the truffle season, which lasts only from late May through to July. Once you have found your edible treasure, you will have the opportunity to taste the truffles in a variety of delicious ways.
Dates:
- Friday 20th June, 11-1.30pm
- Sunday 22 June 2025, 11am–1.30pm
- Sunday 29 June 2025, 11am–1.30pm
- Friday 4th July
Location: Trufflewood, 298 Maungarangi Road, Paengaroa 3189
What does the day look like?
11am - Arrive at Trufflewood farm in Paengaroa
11.15am - Complimentary tea and coffee, tastings and a chance to learn all about truffles and how the truffle farm was created
12.00pm - Truffle hunting
12:45pm - Tastings including Nikki’s famous truffle ice cream!
1:30pm - Time to head off
The cost of the hunt and tastings $149 per ticket plus a small booking fee. 10% of the booking fee goes to charitable organisations as part of Humanitix.
Hi, I’m Stacey Jones
I’m the face behind Bay of Plenty Eats, Chair of Culinary Tourism for Tourism Bay of Plenty, a food writer for UNO Magazine, proud winner of four New Zealand Event Awards, and on of NZ's top 50 women in food and drink (Cuisine Magazine).
Over the years, I’ve created some of Aotearoa’s most talked-about food experiences, always with a focus on storytelling, connection, and flavour that feels true to place. Whether it’s truffle hunting in a hidden truffière, hosting secret pop-up restaurants, or writing about my passion for food in the Bay of Plenty, I design experiences that go beyond the plate - intimate, seasonal moments that stay with you long after the last bite and spark connection with other food lovers.
Reviews
Had a wonderful day out with my mum learning about the fascinating black truffles. A beautiful picturesque property with wonderful friendly hosts and amazing tastings!
Charlotte Taylor
A unique opportunity to hear and view first hand from a local grower what it takes to grow and harvest truffles. Who knew this was on our doorstep. A fun, fact filled, record breaking truffle find experience, capped off with some superb tasting treats. Highly recommended.
Mandy Jarvis
What an engaging and interesting experience. Colin and Maureen are passionate and fabulous hosts who obviously love what they do. We loved both the tasting and the hunting.
Sonia Tibble
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