Manjimup Visitor Centre

25/08/2026

We need your support to help Tourism Council WA’s visit to Manjimup go ahead on Tuesday, 1 September.

While registrations for the Tourism Connect Manjimup networking evening have been encouraging, more registrations are needed for the two daytime workshops. If the workshops are unable to proceed, unfortunately the Tourism Connect evening will also be cancelled.

Tourism Council WA’s visit is a valuable opportunity for our local businesses to access professional training, industry advice and networking here in Manjimup. Supporting these sessions also helps us maintain a strong relationship with Tourism Council WA and demonstrates the value of bringing further training and industry opportunities to our region.

📱 Advanced Social Media for Tourism Businesses
9:00am–12:00pm
Register: https://tourismcouncilwa.com.au/events-training/advanced-social-media-tourism-businesses-manjimup-2026-0

📸 Optimising Instagram for Tourism Businesses
1:00pm–4:00pm
Register: https://tourismcouncilwa.com.au/events-training/optimising-instagram-tourism-businesses-manjimup-2026-0

🤝 Tourism Connect Manjimup
5:00pm–7:00pm
Register: https://tourismcouncilwa.com.au/events-training/tourism-connect-manjimup-2026-0
📍 Power Up Electricity Museum, Manjimup Heritage Park

The workshops and networking session are open to all local individuals and businesses. You do not need to be a Tourism Council WA or Manjimup Visitor Centre member to attend.

If you have been considering taking part, please register for a workshop by 1:00pm tomorrow, Wednesday, 26 August. Your participation will help ensure the full program proceeds and support our ongoing relationship with Tourism Council WA.

22/08/2026

📣 TOURISM COUNCIL WA IS COMING TO MANJIMUP!

Tourism Council WA will deliver two valuable training workshops and an industry networking session in Manjimup on Tuesday, 1 September 2026.

✅ ANYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND!

These opportunities are open to all individuals, businesses, community groups and organisations from Manjimup and the surrounding region. You do not need to be a Tourism Council WA member or work in the tourism industry to register.

This is an exceptional opportunity for our community to access Tourism Council WA’s knowledge and expertise right here in Manjimup.

📍 Power Up Electricity Museum
Manjimup Heritage Park
151 Giblett Street, Manjimup

PROGRAM

🔹 Advanced Social Media for Tourism Businesses
⏰ 9:00am–12:00pm
Evaluate your online promotion, refine your social media strategy and learn advanced ways to connect with your target audience across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.
Register:
https://tourismcouncilwa.com.au/events-training/advanced-social-media-tourism-businesses-manjimup-2026-0

🔹 Optimising Instagram for Tourism Businesses
⏰ 1:00pm–4:00pm
Discover how to make better use of Instagram to promote your business, reach target customers and improve your results.
Register:
https://tourismcouncilwa.com.au/events-training/optimising-instagram-tourism-businesses-manjimup-2026-0

🔹 Tourism Connect Manjimup
⏰ 5:00pm–7:00pm
Join Tourism Council WA and local industry representatives for an evening of networking, industry updates and valuable new connections.
Register:
https://tourismcouncilwa.com.au/events-training/tourism-connect-manjimup-2026-0

Attend one session or make the most of the opportunity by participating in the full day—everyone is welcome!

Please register early to secure your place and help our region fully capitalise on Tourism Council WA’s visit. Strong local participation demonstrates demand for professional development in our region and may help attract further opportunities in the future.

Presented in partnership with the Shire of Manjimup and Manjimup Visitor Centre.

22/08/2026

08/08/2026

🔥🌰 LIVE COOKING DEMO – 11:00AM! 🌰🔥

Foodies, this one’s for you!

Join us at 11:00am for our Live Cooking Demonstration and discover some delicious inspiration using one of Manjimup’s most famous ingredients — the incredible black truffle. 🖤

👨‍🍳 Watch the action live
🌰 Learn more about cooking with truffle
🍴 Pick up some tips and inspiration
✨ Celebrate the amazing produce grown right here in our region

Then stick around because Billi will be ready to show off her incredible nose at the Truffle Dog Hunt Experience at 12:00pm! 🐾🌰

📍 Forage & Feast: Manjimup Truffle Uncovered
📍 Manjimup Heritage Park
🔥 Live Cooking Demo – 11:00am
🐾 Truffle Dog Hunt – 12:00pm

Come on down — there’s still plenty to see, taste and experience!

07/08/2026

🌰🎉 TODAY’S THE DAY – FORAGE & FEAST IS HERE! 🎉🌰

The stalls are going in, the truffles are ready, the dogs are warming up and we’re getting set for a fantastic morning at Forage & Feast: Manjimup Truffle Uncovered!

And remember – WE’VE MOVED UNDERCOVER! 🌧️🙌

Whatever the weather decides to do today, you can stay warm and dry inside the Roundhouse at Manjimup Heritage Park while enjoying everything we have planned.

📅 TODAY – Saturday 8 August
⏰ 9.00am – 1.00pm
📍 THE ROUNDHOUSE – Manjimup Heritage Park
🎟️ FREE ENTRY – EVERYONE WELCOME!

There is plenty happening throughout the morning, with something for foodies, families and anyone wanting to discover more about our incredible Southern Forests truffle industry.

👨‍🍳 LIVE TRUFFLE COOKING DEMONSTRATION – Chef Raj from Cilantros takes to the stage at 11.00am for 45 minutes of truffle cooking, tips and inspiration.

🐕 TRUFFLE DOG HUNT EXPERIENCES – see these amazing dogs in action at 10.00am and 12.00pm.

🌰 MEET OUR TRUFFLE GROWERS – hear directly from the people behind the industry during our grower talks and chat with growers throughout the market at 10.25am and 11.45am.

🛍️ MARKET STALLS – discover local produce, truffle products, wine, gourmet foods, handmade goods, community groups and more.

🎨🌿 KIDS’ ZONE – fully supervised, structured
nature-based activities at 9.45am and 10.40am, plus activities to keep our younger visitors entertained. Parents – this is your chance to have a browse and enjoy the market while the kids have some fun!

🎶 LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT throughout the morning to keep the Roundhouse buzzing.

🌰⚖️ WEIGH IN & WIN A TRUFFLE! Guess the weight of our fresh truffle, generously donated by Australian Truffle Traders & Hound & Hunter, and the closest guess takes it home!

🎟️ FORAGE & FEAST PASSPORT – collect your stamps as you explore the festival, complete your passport and enter the draw to WIN A $250 LOCAL PRODUCE HAMPER!

🍴☕ And of course, come hungry! There’ll be delicious food, coffee and sweet treats to enjoy while you wander.

And the fun doesn’t have to finish at 1.00pm. Make a weekend of it! Our satellite programme includes truffle hunts, special truffle dining experiences, mulled cider and jazz, a truffle-inspired menu and more happening across Manjimup and the Southern Forests.

We’ve put a lot into creating a day that celebrates our truffle growers, local producers, businesses and community – now all we need is YOU!

Forget the rain. Grab the kids, bring your friends and come down to the Roundhouse. You won’t get wet, it won’t cost you a cent to get in, and there’s plenty to see, taste, learn and enjoy.

🌰 FORAGE & FEAST: MANJIMUP TRUFFLE UNCOVERED
TODAY | 9AM–1PM | ROUNDHOUSE, MANJIMUP HERITAGE PARK | FREE ENTRY

See you there! 💚🌰🐕👨‍🍳

07/08/2026

👨‍🍳 CHEF SPOTLIGHT – MEET RAJ FROM CILANTROS! 👨‍🍳

We’re very excited to announce that Chef Raj Thyagarajan from Cilantros Bar & Restaurant will be taking centre stage at Forage & Feast: Manjimup Truffle Uncovered tomorrow for our LIVE TRUFFLE COOKING DEMONSTRATION!
And Raj certainly knows his way around a kitchen.

Raj began his culinary career in India, completing his apprenticeship in Bangalore with the prestigious Taj group of hotels in 1986. He then spent around 15 years working aboard cruise liners operating from Miami and through Bermuda, before coming to Australia in 2004. After working in Pemberton for seven years, Raj was named Chef of the Year at the 2007 RCIA South West Hospitality Awards.

He later established his own restaurant in Manjimup and today is the chef behind Cilantros Bar & Restaurant, known for fresh, aromatic food and Raj's ability to bring together influences from Indian, Asian and Western cuisine.

TOMORROW, IT'S ALL ABOUT THE TRUFFLE!

At 11.00am, Raj will present a 45-minute live cooking demonstration, showing festival-goers how our incredible local black truffle can be used to elevate a dish.

This is your chance to get up close, watch an experienced local chef at work, pick up some cooking inspiration and learn more about how to make the most of one of the Southern Forests' most prized ingredients.

And with Raj's extensive culinary background and flair for bringing different flavours together, we're very much looking forward to seeing what he creates!

⏰ LIVE COOKING DEMONSTRATION – 11.00am
👨‍🍳 Chef Raj Thyagarajan – Cilantros Bar & Restaurant
🌰 45 minutes of truffle cooking, tips & inspiration

Best of all, we're UNDERCOVER IN THE ROUNDHOUSE, so grab a coffee from Park Café who is also located in the Manjimup Heritage Park, find yourself a spot and settle in for the demonstration without worrying about what the weather is doing outside!

📅 TOMORROW – Saturday 8 August
🕘 9.00am–1.00pm
📍 The Roundhouse, Manjimup Heritage Park
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Raj has been part of our local food scene for many years, and we're delighted to have him sharing his skills and experience as part of our inaugural festival.

Foodies – make sure 11.00am is marked on your programme. This is one demonstration you won't want to miss! 👨‍🍳🍽️

Cilantros Bar & Restaurant

07/08/2026

STALLHOLDER & SATELLITE EVENT SPOTLIGHT – AUSTRALIAN TRUFFLE TRADERS & HOUND & HUNTER

We’re incredibly excited to have Australian Truffle Traders & Hound & Hunter joining us for Forage & Feast: Manjimup Truffle Uncovered this Saturday!

A very special thank you goes to Gavin and the team for generously donating the beautiful fresh Manjimup truffle for our “Weigh In & Win the Truffle” competition!

Come along, take your best guess at the weight and you could be heading home with a genuine piece of the Southern Forests’ famous black gold!

But their involvement doesn’t stop at the market.

🐾 CONTINUE YOUR TRUFFLE ADVENTURE
After enjoying Forage & Feast, why not experience the real thing and head out on one of Australian Truffle Traders & houndandhunterfinefoods Truffle Hunt Experiences?

Watch their specially trained truffle dogs at work, discover how these extraordinary fungi are located beneath the soil and learn firsthand about the people, dogs and processes behind one of our region’s most celebrated industries.

Forage & Feast Weekend Experiences:

🌰 Saturday 8 August – Truffle Hunt | 2:00pm
🌰 Sunday 9 August – Truffle Hunt | 9:25am
🍽️🐕 Sunday 9 August – Hunt & Country Lunch | from 9:25am

The Saturday 2:00pm hunt is a fantastic way to keep your truffle adventure going after the Forage & Feast market concludes at 1:00pm.

Come and meet the team at the festival, enter the Weigh In & Win competition and then make a weekend of it by experiencing a genuine Manjimup truffle hunt for yourself.

Forage & Feast: Manjimup Truffle Uncovered
📅 Saturday 8 August
🕘 9:00am – 1:00pm
📍 Roundhouse, Manjimup Heritage Park – UNDERCOVER!
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

A huge thank you again to Australian Truffle Traders & Hound & Hunter for getting behind our inaugural festival and helping us share the story—and taste!—of Manjimup’s incredible truffle industry.

Book a Hound & Hunter Truffle Experience

07/08/2026

STALLHOLDER & SATELLITE EVENT SPOTLIGHT – TRUFFLE HILL

We’re thrilled to have Truffle Hill joining us at Forage & Feast: Manjimup Truffle Uncovered this Saturday!

Truffle Hill has played an important role in putting Manjimup truffles on the world stage. Established in 1997, it was a pioneer of black truffle farming on the Australian mainland and today its 52-hectare estate features more than 55 kilometres of hazel and oak trees, alongside vineyards and orchards. Their continued focus on research, quality and new visitor experiences makes them a fantastic example of how our local truffle industry continues to evolve.

MEET THEM AT THE MARKET

Come and visit the truffle.hill team at their stall at Forage & Feast, learn more about their truffles and discover the products and experiences available at their Seven Day Road estate.

But why let the truffle adventure finish when the market closes?

🐕 HEAD OUT TO TRUFFLE HILL FOR A REAL TRUFFLE HUNT!

After enjoying the market, continue your Forage & Feast experience with a visit to Truffle Hill Estate, where their expertly trained dogs will take you into the truffière in search of Manjimup's famous black Périgord truffles. Guests learn how truffles grow, how the dogs locate them and how each truffle is checked for ripeness—with the opportunity to get hands-on and uncover one from beneath the soil.

Forage & Feast Weekend Hunts:
🌳 Friday 7 August – 10:00am
🌳 Saturday 8 August – 2:30pm
🌳 Sunday 9 August – 10:00am

That Saturday 2:30pm hunt is the perfect way to continue your day after Forage & Feast finishes at 1:00pm!

📍 Truffle Hill Estate, 490 Seven Day Road, Manjimup
🎟️ Advance bookings are highly recommended.

Book your Truffle Hill experience

Come along to Forage & Feast from 9:00am–1:00pm, meet the people behind one of Manjimup's pioneering truffle businesses, then head out to the farm and experience the excitement of hunting for our region's famous black gold for yourself.

Make a day of it. Meet the growers. Discover the truffles. Experience Manjimup.

06/08/2026

🌿🎨 KEEP THE KIDS ENTERTAINED WHILE YOU ENJOY THE FESTIVAL! 🌰🐞

Rain on the forecast? No worries! With Forage & Feast: Manjimup Truffle Uncovered now being held undercover in the Roundhouse, the kids can stay warm, dry and entertained while you enjoy everything the festival has to offer.

Our Kids' Zone features nature-based play and fully supervised, structured activity sessions, designed to keep children of all ages engaged through hands-on fun inspired by the Southern Forests.

🕘 Kids' Activity Session 1: 9:45am
🕥 Kids' Activity Session 2: 10:40am

Between the scheduled sessions, the Kids' Zone will remain open with self-guided discovery activities, giving little explorers plenty to see, do and create throughout the morning.

While the kids are busy having fun, parents can:

Browse the local market stalls
Watch the live truffle cooking demonstration
Listen to grower talks
Enjoy the truffle dog demonstrations
Relax with a coffee and delicious local treats
Soak up the live entertainment

It's the perfect opportunity for the whole family to enjoy the festival together—with something for everyone, whatever the weather!

📍 Roundhouse, Manjimup Heritage Park
📅 Saturday, 8 August
🕘 9:00am – 1:00pm
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Come along and let the kids explore, create and discover while you experience the very best of the Southern Forests Region!