Mittagong Mushroom Tunnel

Highlights

Guided by expert mycologist farmers Leonie and Peter Explore historic Victorian-era railway and WWII site Learn gourmet mushroom uses and preparation tips

Overview

Hidden away in the heart of the Southern highlands is a commercial exotic mushroom farm in a disused Victorian-Era train tunnel. Explore the Victorian Era Railway and World War II history of the…

Hidden away in the heart of the Southern highlands is a commercial exotic mushroom farm in a disused Victorian-Era train tunnel.

Explore the Victorian Era Railway and World War II history of the site and its significance in the region. Family friendly and wheelchair accessible the site is a stunning example of railway architecture and engineering ingenuity. Mycologist farmers Leonie and Peter will guide you through fungal biology to the functions of mushrooms nutritionally and medicinally. They also provide many preparation ideas to get the most out of a gourmet mushroom experience.