The Folly Truffles

The Folly Truffles is Queensland’s first commercial truffle farm, located in Ballandean in the heart of Granite Belt Wine Country.

Visitors can experience life on a working truffle farm through guided tours available throughout the year and seasonal truffle hunts during harvest. Tours begin with a walk through the truffière, where visitors learn how black truffles are grown, harvested and prepared for the table. Guides Maple and Ben share the story of truffle farming, from planting and production through to the finished product.

During harvest season, visitors may also have the opportunity to watch trained truffle dogs search for truffles beneath the soil.

The experience continues with a truffle-inspired lunch and wine tasting at The Church: Local Wine Project, showcasing local produce and regional wines.

As a working farm, The Folly Truffles is not open for casual visits and does not operate a farm shop. Bookings are essential. Visitors should arrange a tour or experience before arriving to ensure access to the property and availability of guides.

The Folly Truffles offers a unique opportunity to discover one of Australia’s most distinctive agricultural products while connecting with the people, produce and stories of the Granite Belt.

The Truffle Trailer at The Church

The Truffle Trailer brings the flavours of the Granite Belt’s black truffle season to a relaxed outdoor setting at The Church: Local Wine Project in Ballandean.

Visitors can enjoy truffle and three-cheese toasties, truffle fries and a rotating selection of seasonal truffle specials, all prepared using locally grown black truffles from The Folly Truffles. The menu focuses on simple, comforting food that showcases the unique flavour of fresh truffles in an approachable and affordable way.

Set beside the beautifully restored St Oswald’s Church, The Truffle Trailer celebrates local produce, regional wine and the welcoming spirit of the Granite Belt. Guests can pair their meal with a tasting experience at The Church, relax in the gardens and discover the stories behind one of Queensland’s most distinctive food-producing regions.

The experience offers a casual introduction to truffles, connecting visitors with local growers, regional flavours and the character of Ballandean.

Ben’s Fishing Tours

Ben’s Fishing Tours offers an exclusive guided fishing experience on private land along untouched stretches of the Severn River. With access to secluded waterholes rarely seen by others, guests can target iconic Murray cod and Yellowbelly in a peaceful, pristine setting. Limited to just four people per tour, Ben’s Fishing Tours delivers a personalised, authentic Granite Belt fishing adventure immersed in nature.

The Folly Truffles

The Folly is Queensland’s first commercial truffle farm, situated in Ballandean, Queensland, at the heart of Granite Belt Wine Country. The Folly welcome visitors to the truffiere with tours available all year round, and truffle hunts during harvest season (June to August). As it is a working farm, bookings are essential to avoid disappointment.

Tours (and seasonal hunts) commence with a walk and talk through the truffiere where guides Maple and Ben will explain the whole process of truffle farming, from planting, to paddock to plate. Upon conclusion of the tour, lunch and a wine tasting is included down the road, at The Church: Local Wine Project.

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