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This one is for those of you who love truffle season as much as we do. 

There are a few truffle dinners and lunches every year that we’d move mountains to go to. Sunsets Bar & Dining at The Lodge Wadjemup has just added another to that list. And that makes for a great excuse to go to Rottnest Island for the day (or weekend).

So, what’s got us excited about this truffle lunch? Firstly, it involves three of Perth’s top chefs coming together to create magic: Executive Chef Tom Ferne from Sunsets, Guy Jefferies from Millbrook Winery, and Gord Kahle from H&C Urban Winery.

Credit: The Lodge Wadjemup

Secondly, the menu. Think dishes like octopus croquette, toasted focaccia with wagyu bresaola, swordfish ballotine, and dry-aged duck breast, all with a generous serve of truffles, and paired with some of WA’s top wines.

Thirdly, the venue. Rottnest Island is like a second home for most Perth people, so we’re sure Sunsets needs no introduction.

Views from Sunsets | Credit: The Lodge Wadjemup

It sits at the heart of The Lodge Wadjemup — Rottnest Island’s newest fancy hotel — where you’ll be overlooking the island’s salt lakes while enjoying your long truffle lunch. The perfect spot to while away the hours on a Saturday afternoon.

Make a weekend of it Credit: The Lodge Wadjemup

We’ve all spent a summer day on the island; however, the winter months bring a different perspective. As you may have noticed, Perth winters aren’t overly wild, barring a day or two here and there. If you pick the right weekend, you get all the blue skies, with much fewer people, which makes it the perfect place for a weekend staycation. 

There’s plenty to keep you busy while you’re there and not enjoying a truffle lunch: here’s a guide to some things you should add to your weekend itinerary. 

If you are making a weekend of it, you’ll want to stay at The Lodge Wadjemup, and we’ve organised the perfect package for you. It bundles a discounted stay at The Lodge Wadjemup with a ticket to The Truffle Table, breakfast the next morning, and return ferry transfers with Rottnest Express. Take advantage of the offer and book your weekend staycation here.

The Truffle Table tickets

Date: Saturday, August 15th 2026
Time: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Tickets: $240.00 per person

Book your ticket here

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