Events

At Tunnel Hill Mushrooms we don't just produce some of Tasmania's best gourmet mushrooms, we also host a variety of events at the historic railway site.

Guided Tours throughout our facilites teach you the 'ins and outs' of the industry, providing opportunities to cook and eat fresh mushrooms, and letting you get your hands dirty.

Long Table Dining is an exclusive event held in the historic railway tunnel, featuring a bespoke menu prepared by a renowned chef, providing an unforgettable experince.

Don't just take our word for it

"Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the Tunnel Hill workshop. Dean and Tim are great hosts, their info was nerdily fascinating, the fruiting bodies were delicious, the location is fantastic, and I think I’m heading down a mushroom rabbit hole now."

Farm, tunnel and fungi experience

Winter fungi harvest and eat tour

Learn the production process of Tunnel Hill Mushrooms from start to finish, starting from in-lab and ending in the tunnel. Discover how to harvest mushrooms, prepare mushrooms for cooking and sample the mushrooms cooked on our one-of-a-kind ‘train BBQ’. For an extra $30, enjoy a mushroom workshop and take your own mushroom grow log home with you. Unearth the history of the old railway tunnel where we produce mushrooms. This 2–3 hour experience hosts a maximum of 12 guests.

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Additional Guided Tours

  • Farm, Tunnel and Fungi Experience + WORKSHOP

    • Learn about the fungi production process from start to finish, beginning in the lab and concluding in the tunnel
    • Learn about the history of the historic railway tunnel in which has been outfitted to produce gourment mushrooms
    • Learn how to harvest mushrooms
    • Learn how to prepare mushrooms for cooking
    • Sample mushrooms cooked on the one of a kind 'Train BBQ'
    • Opportunity to purchase fresh mushrooms and other products
    • Mix your own straw mushroom logs to take home and produce fresh mushrooms for you to enjoy

  • Mushroom and Photography Tour

    • Learn about the fungi production process from start to finish, beginning in the lab and concluding in the tunnel
    • Learn about the history of the historic railway tunnel in which has been outfitted to produce gourment mushrooms
    • Learn how to harvest mushrooms
    • Learn how to prepare mushrooms for cooking
    • Sample mushrooms cooked on the one of a kind 'Train BBQ'
    • Opportunity to purchase fresh mushrooms and other products
    • Guided by a professional photographer (Brett Guy), learn the skills and techniques to produce your own fantastic fungi photos

  • Mushroom Paint 'n' Sip Tour

    • Learn about the fungi production process from start to finish, beginning in the lab and concluding in the tunnel
    • Learn about the history of the historic railway tunnel in which has been outfitted to produce gourment mushrooms
    • Learn how to harvest mushrooms
    • Learn how to prepare mushrooms for cooking
    • Sample mushrooms cooked on the one of a kind 'Train BBQ'
    • Opportunity to purchase fresh mushrooms and other products
    • Featuring The Offbeat Tassie Artist Jess Jones, create a work of art under her guidance whilst indulging in local beverages

All tours are conducted by the owner and grower of Tunnel Hill Mushrooms, Dean Smith.

Get Your Hands Dirty!

Long Table Dining Experience

Immersive. rare. unforgettable

Taking place inside the historic railway tunnel, award-winning chef Paul Foreman will be preparing a bespoke menu for a long table dining experience. Additionally, a drinks package featuring iconic Tasmanian brands is provided as part of the standard admission.

This event is scheduled as a long lunch (1 - 4pm) for the 3rd of May 2026, with limited slots available.

This experience takes place in a location most people never get to see, let alone dine in