Cover picture: Mitchies Jetty and Cafe in Merimbula. Picture Destination NSW
You can read the winter 2026 issue of Eat Play Stay here.
Winter is once again upon us. It’s the time of year when the South Coast quietens to a peaceful and cosy lull. But don’t let the slow pace fool you – there is still plenty to discover this season.
When the frosts arrive, so too do the truffles. You know winter has officially begun when their aromas strengthen, and flavours burst.
In this issue, we speak with Fiona Kotvojs of Gulaga Gold Truffles to find out about the new direction her Eurobodalla family farm is taking. Her passion for truffles also extends to the Fungi Feastival – a month-long event that puts the fungi family at the forefront.
Go from Gulaga Gold to real gold nuggets when you set out on a fossicking adventure in Mogo. Cathy Matthews speaks to an expert to find out why winter is the best time of year to strike it lucky.
In this issue, we also discover the winter wonderland that is the Southern Highlands. Book your cosy cottage accommodation, make a reservation at the new Ardour Milton Park, and don’t miss the spectacular Burning Man ignite at Midwinter.
Come down from the highlands and back into the Shoalhaven to discover a studio nestled on a stunning Woodhill property. Here lies a special opportunity for you to learn pottery with David Collins. A school teacher turned potter, David’s love for ceramics shines through in his lessons and everything he creates.
Walk the Binji Dreaming Track with Patricia Ellis, explore the Illawarra without a car, experience the spirit of the region at a local distillery, and find your new favourite bar in Broulee. Discover all of this – and more – inside the winter 2026 issue of Eat Play Stay.
Click here to view the winter 2026 issue of Eat Play Stay – NSW South Coast.
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