Mushrooming Tours in NSW

Mushroom Tours

Mushroom season 2024

Unfortunately Finding Feasts won’t be hosting foraging tours in 2024.

Life should be more stable next year, and we both look forward to getting back in the forest with you.

Stay tuned!

Blondie & Bella

About Finding Feasts’ Wild mushroom Foraging workshops.

2019 was our 7th year taking people into the gorgeous pine forests of The Southern Highlands and the Central Tablelands here in NSW. Teaching you the tools needed to confidently identify the two mushrooms so highly regarded by chefs and cooks during their brief season…

The meaty, saffron coloured Pine Mushroom aka Saffron Milk Cap Mushrooms and the umami bombs that are the Slippery Jack and Slippery Jills.

This is a life skill that is handed down through generation to generation and one that we love sharing.

Whether it’s your first time or you are wanting a refresher course (popular with people who have moved here from overseas) you will leave the forest confident and excited with your new found knowledge and experience … You will never be so eager for Autumn as you will be after knowing how to forage for your own mushrooms!

Foraging with Youth Food Movement

Foraging with Youth Food Movement

Finding Feasts taking Youth Food Movement out mushroom foraging for their Guerrilla Dinner at The Rocks Windmill.

Jetstar Inflight Magazine | April 2018

Jetstar Inflight Magazine | April 2018

Article with fellow forager for Jetstar's Inflight Magazine Pg. 29-30

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Australian Traveller | September 2014

Australian Traveller | September 2014

Lyndey Milan puts mushroom foraging with Finding Feasts (nee FinSki's) in her Top 5 foodie experiences for her tv show Lyndey Milan's Taste of Australia, which we had the greatest of pleasure of being asked to be in.

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ABOUT OUR TOUR:

  • Tour is $90 pp with the following inclusions and info…
  • 1/2 day wild mushroom forage – learn about the two edible mushrooms we will be foraging for; saffron milk caps aka pine mushrooms and slippery jacks & slippery jill mushrooms.
  • Basic cooking and preservation lesson – Freshly foraged mushrooms cooked right there in the forest along with learning how to preserve your mushrooms for later use, including a sample pack for you to enjoy.
  • Take home your pick to cook up a feast with access to lots of mushroom recipes, both traditional hearty meals as well as some out of the box recipes that complement the two very different flavours of both mushrooms.
  • Tours commence at 9am at our group meeting point. This will be announced to all participants just prior to the event date. 
  • Tour concludes at approximately 1 pm, which means you get 4 hours of wonderful green time. 
  • Minimum of 8 people required 
  • Kids are definitely welcome. 12 year olds and under are free.
  • If there is torrential rain the tour will be cancelled and you will receive your full money back.
  • Tickets available through HERE or email us at info@findingfeasts.com.au to receive a Paypal invoice for your tickets.

WHAT TO BRING:

  • Your car. Plenty of people have asked us why our workshops are drive yourself. It’s simple, not all forest roads are suitable for the mini bus. Taking your own car and meeting us at our designated point gives us the freedom to explore other areas of the forest where mushrooms might grow … If you are coming with friends or part of a group please consider car-pooling. It also gives you the opportunity to leave earlier should you wish to.
  • Small sharp knife to cut the mushrooms from their stems.
  • Latex or light weight gloves. They keep the hands warm and clean. Don’t bring your best pair as they will get very dirty after rain.
  • Baskets or hessian bags to collect the mushrooms in. Baskets will allow the mushrooms spores to spread. Plastic bags will bruise the mushrooms and make them sweat.
  • Sturdy walking shoes or boots… We love to forage after loads of rain. There are lots of fallen trees and spiky shrubs you will be walking over and around so protection over the legs is recommended. No flip-flops or opened toe shoes (don’t say we didn’t warn you!)
  • Warm and wet weather clothing – yep, we pick in the rain too. As much as the forest can be cold, drizzly and windy it can also be deceivingly warm so it is highly recommended to pack for all four seasons in one day.
  • Food and drink… we will be cooking some of the lovely mushrooms for lunch for everyone to enjoy, but please feel free to bring along your own little picnic.
  • Picnic blanket or chairs.

A few important words from us

Wild mushroom foraging has been done by European and Nordic countries for many centuries and it can be completely safe – if you follow the rules. If in doubt go without. Do not pick something just because you think you know what it is.

Mushroom foraging depends on the following:

  1. Weather (rain and temperatures)
  2. Accessibility to the forest

On the tour you will only pick two varieties of mushrooms, Saffron Milk Caps and Slippery Jacks. We discourage picking anything else, even if it looks pretty. Mushrooms can easily become contaminated by other non edible mushrooms. Picking the wrong mushroom can make you extremely sick. All mushrooms picked must be checked by us prior to you leaving the forest. We will not be held liable should you decide to not follow our instructions.

If you do venture out on the weekend ensure that you do go out with someone who knows their craft. 

We look forward to seeing you next Autumn.

Contact Details

Email:  Tours@FindingFeasts.com.au  Info@FindingFeasts.com.au

Sydney | Canberra

B-Rock 99.3 Interview

B-Rock 99.3 Interview

Katriina is interviewed by B-Rock FM radio, talking all things mushroom foraging
Frost Fest in Orange, NSW

Frost Fest in Orange, NSW

Working with Stockman Ridge Winery, Finding Feasts designed and cooked a mushroom feast as part of Orange's Frost Fest
Lyndey Milan's Taste of Australia

Lyndey Milan's Taste of Australia

Bella with Lyndey Milan shooting the segment for mushroom foraging

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32 thoughts on “Mushroom Tours”

  1. Hi Blondie/Bella,
    We’re planning on heading down to NSW early next year. Any idea when would be a good time to join your mushroom tour with the kids? Cheers!
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    1. Hi Jesslyn, we are hoping to do mushroom tours this year but it will all depend on the weather and if the mushrooms are about.

  3. Hi Blondie & Bella,
    was just wondering if you are planning any tours this year.
    We had the absolute pleasure of tagging a long a couple of years ago and would love to go again!

    1. Hi Nick, not this year. We are looking at getting back to them in 2022.

      Bela

  4. Hello
    Can you please give me some information on your Mushroom Tours for 2019.
    Namely dates and where the tours are.

    1. Hi Maria,
      We have our first workshop tour on the 27th April 2019, which will be held in The Southern Highlands. I have include all the info below…
      Cost is $90 pp with the following inclusions and info…

      – 1/2 day wild mushroom forage – learn about the two edible mushrooms we will be foraging for; saffron milk caps aka pine mushrooms and slippery jack mushrooms.

      – Basic cooking and preservation lesson – Freshly foraged mushrooms cooked right there in the forest along with learning how to store your mushrooms for later use, including a sample pack for you to enjoy.

      – Take home your pick to cook up a feast with access to lots of mushroom recipes, both traditional hearty meals as well as some out of the box recipes that complement the two very different flavours of both mushrooms.

      – Tours commence at 9am at our group meeting point, which will be announced to all participants just prior to the event date.

      – Tour concludes at approximately 1 pm

      – Minimum of 8 people required

      – Kids are definitely welcome. 12 year olds and under are free.

      What to bring:

      – YOUR CAR. Plenty of people have asked us why we make you drive yourself. Not all forest roads are suitable for the mini bus. Taking your own car and meeting us at our designated point gives us the freedom to explore other areas of the forest where mushrooms might grow. If there is torrential rain the tour will be cancelled and you will receive your full money back.

      – Small sharp knife to cut the mushrooms from their stems

      – Latex or light weight gloves. They keep the hands warm and clean

      – Baskets or hessian bags to collect the mushrooms in. Baskets will allow the mushrooms spores to spread. Plastic bags will bruise the mushrooms and make them sweat.

      – Sturdy walking shoes, preferably gumboots if possible. We love to pick after loads of rain. No flip-flops or opened toe shoes.

      – Hat, warm jacket that can get wet should it rain – yep we have picked in rain before

      – Food and drink… we will be cooking some of the lovely mushrooms for lunch for everyone to enjoy, but please feel free to bring along your own little picnic.

      – Picnic blanket or chairs

      Payment:

      Payment is via PayPal and must be settled 3 days prior to the event. Your invoice will be sent to you once you have registered your interest in attending.

      Email us at tours@findingfeasts.com.au to register your interest for Saturday 27th April 2019.

      For more information on past tours, photos and video:
      http://www.findingfeasts.com.au/mushroom-tours-6/

      We look forward to seeing you!

  5. Hi Blondie and Bella,

    when are you running the next Mushroom hunt?

    Ruthie

    1. Hi Ruth, we currently have a couple of dates we are about to announce but we have decided to wait till we get out there again this weekend to see if it’s viable. The weather has been so dry and warm that it may be another couple of weeks before this change that’s coming up the east of Australia has mushroom effect. If you are on Facebook, then message us your email and we will put you on our list for notification.
      Cheers, Katriina

  6. Hi Blondie and Bella

    Would you be able to provide a bit more information about the tours in 2018 please?

    1. Hi Winnie, We will have dates for our 2018 tours coming up shortly as it is very weather dependant. Fortunately the east side of Australia had a drenching the last couple of days, which is perfect timing for the beginning of the mushroom season to start. Dates will definitely be coming up soon! You will be able to see updates and contact us via our Facebook page… https://www.facebook.com/FindingFeasts
      Cheers,
      Blondie & Bella

  7. Hi there,
    How do I get the details/dates currently available?

    Many thanks

    1. Hi Jess,

      Thanks for your contact. We are running a foraging tour this Sunday 7 May 7 am to 1 pm. Depending on the season there may be more dates available.
      If you are interested please email us at tours@findingfeasts.com.au with your details and the numbers in your group.

      Bella Hyde

  8. Hi there,

    Would love to organise this for first or second weekend in May.

    How do I go about it, potentially have a group of 6 so far…

    Marci

    1. Hi Marci,

      Thanks for your contact. We are running a foraging tour this Sunday 7 May in the Southern Highlands. 7 am to 1 pm.
      If you are interested please email us at tours@findingfeasts.com.au with your details and the numbers in your group.

      Bella Hyde

  9. Hi Ladies,

    my partner and I would be super keen to come along on one of your forages, if by chance you are running one this coming weekend (29th-30th Apr).

    Cheers,

    Shivan

    1. Hi Shivan,

      Thanks for your contact. We are running a foraging tour this Sunday 7 May in the Southern Highlands. 7 am to 1 pm.
      If you are interested please email us at tours@findingfeasts.com.au with your details and the numbers in your group.

      Bella Hyde

  10. Hi Blondie and Bella,

    Look forward to the mushrooms tour this year. Please update me when you have the dates.

    Thank You

    Carrie

  11. hi,
    I am interested in the mushroom picking tours, can you please let m know the dates?
    Regards,
    Ingrid

    1. Hi Ingrid,

      Lovely to meet you via our blog.

      We plan on running our foraging tours in April this year when hopefully the season is in full swing with plenty of Saffron Milk Caps and Slippery Jacks about!

      Bella 🙂

  12. Hi there! I’d love to join your mushroom picking tour this season 2017. Where would I find more information about the dates of your tour?

    1. Hi,

      Thanks for contacting us.

      Our tours are run each autumn and generally start end of March beginning of April, depending on the weather.

      To keep up to date please visit this page. I have also added you to our mail list.

      Once we have firmed up a date we will let you know.

      Bella 🙂

  13. Hi there,

    Do you have any mushroom tours on in autumn 2017? Would love to join!

    Nina

    1. Hi Nina,

      Nice to meet you!

      YES! We will be holding tours this autumn providing we have rain, cooler temperatures and mushrooms! 2016 was a horrible year.

      We have added you to the wait list. Fingers crossed it will be a great season.

      Please visit the blog regularly and out facebook page too under Finding Feasts for regular updates.

      Bella 🙂

  14. Hi,
    A friend and I are super keen to join in on the next tour.
    Will stay in touch to see when dates are posted.
    Hopefully all this rain is good for mushrooms!
    Laura

  15. Hi Good evening,

    May I know do you have any mushrooms foraging tour this year ? If so, what are the dates please?

    Thanks a lot

    Carrie

    1. Hi Carrie,
      We don’t have any dates set yet as it’s been such a late start to the season (quite literally just started). We will definitely put some dates up shortly. Stay tuned!!

      Blondie & Bella

    2. Hi Carrie,
      Yes, we will be doing tours this year but as the season has only just started due to lack of rain we have yet to make definite dates. We will be announcing dates shortly, please keep watch!

      Blondie & Bella

      1. Hi Blondie & Bella,

        Thanks for the reply, I look forward to the dates announment and tour details soon.

        May I know what’s best way of contacting you in the future in regard to any questions? This website or your Facebook?

        Thanks again
        Carrie

  16. Hi! I am wondering whether you could provide in with more information about your tours as I would love to try this out with my family. Where will you be foraging? Thanks!

    1. Hi Linh,
      Thank you for your query. It’s been a very late start to the mushrooming season for 2015, but that’s not to say it won’t kick off soon with all this rain. We will be doing tours through the Southern Highlands of NSW but no dates are set as of yet. We will definitely be posting dates shortly 🙂

      Blondie & Bella

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