Eat Play Stay: Spring 2026 issue reveals fresh regional ideas

Let Eat Play Stay magazine introduce you to spring on the NSW South Coast

You can read the spring 2026 issue of Eat Play Stay here.. What springs to mind when you think of spring?. If fresh produce, park barbecues and bike riding are among your first thoughts - this issue of Eat Play Stay is for you!.

To welcome the season, we take a peek behind some local Illawarra fences to discover the homegrown goodness in our neighbourhood backyards.. From Helensburgh to Shellharbour and Gerroa, the Illawarra Edible Garden Trail is a celebration of community connection and bountiful backyard harvests.. In the Shoalhaven, we tempt you to indulge in some selfcare and relaxation and encourage you to perfect the art of weekending..

In honor of the Kangaroo Valley Craft Beer and BBQ Festival, Linley Wilkie dives into the tips and tricks of mastering the humble park barbecue, which has an iconically Australian claim to fame.. Speaking of Aussie inventions, spring is the season to celebrate op shops with National Op Shop Day falling on October 17.. In this issue, we take a look at why you must add these local charities to your itinerary when stopping in any regional town..

Meanwhile, in the Eurobodalla, Cathy Matthews fills us in on two highly anticipated events for the region - Sea Otter Festival and River of Art Festival.. When I was recently on holiday, I purchased a handful of postcards from the different towns and cities I visited.. Among the collection, I chose one to send to a friend who is soon to visit the same destination, filled with my recommendations..

Another went to my uncle, who I know longs to revisit the part of the world I found myself in.. In this whirlwind digital era, it's nice to tap into the slow, more considered art of writing a postcard.. If you've been considering doing the same, let this be your sign..

Or, if you need further convincing, read the story on Page 14 of this issue.. Enjoy the season!. You can read the spring 2026 issue of Eat Play Stay here..