There’s something special about heading into the hills after a good spell of autumn rain, knowing what might be waiting just beneath the pines.

Join a guided wild mushroom foraging experience through the forests of Red Hill and Main Ridge on the Mornington Peninsula. Over 2.5 relaxed hours, you’ll learn how to confidently identify two distinctive edible wild mushrooms that grow locally during the season, along with where to find them, what to avoid, and how to harvest responsibly.

Led by a guide with over 15 years of autumn foraging experience, this small-group session (max. 15 participants) is practical, hands-on and grounded in real knowledge — not guesswork.

We take our time, moving through the forest with purpose, building a small harvest as we go.

At the end, we settle in under the pines for a simple cook-up using what we’ve found — butter, herbs, something warm in the pan, and good bread to bring it all together. It’s a chance to slow down, share stories from the morning and enjoy a meal that only tastes better outdoors.

A relaxed, seasonal experience that changes the way you walk through the forest.

What You’ll Learn

• How to recognise two highly distinctive edible wild mushrooms found on the Mornington Peninsula

• Why autumn rain and cool nights trigger mushroom growth

• Where to look — and why they grow there

• What to leave alone (very important)

• How to harvest responsibly and sustainably

• How to clean and prepare them properly

2026 Dates

Saturday 9 May

Saturday 16 May

Saturday 23 May

Saturday 30 May

Limited early-season sessions now available.

Spots are strictly limited to 15 participants per session.

Event Details

Location: Red Hill & Main Ridge, Mornington Peninsula

Duration: 2.5 hours (11:00am – 1:30pm)

Price: $85 per person

Group Size: Maximum 15 participants

Includes: Guided forage, identification session, relaxed forest cook-up and light lunch

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