Join a hands-on mushroom cultivation workshop in Tasmania’s Tunnel Hill Mushrooms. Learn, taste, and create your own mushroom log in this immersive experience combining history, sustainability, and gourmet cooking.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate physical activity, comfortable walking and standing involved
Wildlife
History
The railway tunnel was repurposed from an old transportation route, playing a key role in Tasmania's industrial past, now transformed into a space for sustainable farming.
Conservation
The farm emphasizes eco-friendly practices, like composting and minimal chemical use, to preserve Tasmania’s delicate ecosystems.
Tunnel Hill Mushrooms
Join a hands-on mushroom cultivation workshop in Tasmania’s Tunnel Hill Mushrooms. Learn, taste, and create your own mushroom log in this immersive experience combining history, sustainability, and gourmet cooking.
Tunnel Hill Mushrooms is a specialty mushroom farm and tour operator located on Mount Rumney, Tasmania. The business operates guided walks and immersive experiences in an historic railway tunnel repurposed for commercial mushroom cultivation.
Visitors can join three main experiences: the Mushroom and Photography Tour with an award-winning photographer and a Train BBQ featuring gourmet mushrooms and mushroom-infused craft beer; the Farm Tunnel and Fungi Experience + Workshop where guests learn to grow, harvest, prepare mushrooms and make a take-home mushroom log; and the Farm Tunnel & Fungi Experience offering tastings such as gourmet mushroom pie and shiitake vodka. Tunnel Hill Mushrooms focuses on hands-on education about mushroom cultivation, sustainable growing techniques, and seasonal harvesting practices.
Expert guides explain the site’s history as a commercial cultivation tunnel while demonstrating practical methods for growing shiitake and other culinary fungi. The site combines culinary tasting, historical context, and practical workshops to appeal to food lovers, photographers, hobby growers, and small-group tours. Safety, clear guidance, and an emphasis on responsible foraging and handling are standard parts of each experience. The location on Mount Rumney provides easy access for visitors travelling in Tasmania and offers a uniquely local perspective on mushroom farming heritage. Tunnel Hill Mushrooms works with local producers for gourmet tastings and highlights Tasmanian flavors. Booking information, accessibility details, and seasonal availability are provided through the Adventure Collective listing and the business’s official tour descriptions. Customers are encouraged to check dates, group sizes, and dietary options before booking to ensure best fit.
Location
Mount Rumney, TAS
Set on Mount Rumney in Tasmania
Venue
Historic Railway Tunnel
Repurposed for mushroom cultivation
Tours Offered
3 Experiences
Photography, workshop, tastings
Hands-On
Take-home Mushroom Log
Create and harvest your own log
Book a photography tour, workshop, or gourmet tasting — check Adventure Collective availability and detailed tour descriptions to reserve a spot.
Wear comfortable clothes
Dress in layered, casual clothing suitable for outdoor conditions and workshop activities.
Bring a small bag or container
Use it to carry home your mushroom log or any product you pick during the harvest.
Plan for varying indoor conditions
The tunnel can be cool and humid; bring a light jacket or scarf.
Arrive early to maximize your experience
Getting there a bit ahead of your start time ensures a relaxed and thorough tour experience.
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Suitable for outdoor walking and workshop activities.
Rain jacket or umbrella
Be prepared for possible weather changes, especially in the tunnel outdoor areas.
spring,winter,fall
Notebook and pen
Ideal for jotting down notes during the workshop and tasting event.
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated during your visit in Tasmania’s varied climate.