How good is Christmas on the Gold Coast? Basking in the glory of one perfect day after the next, whilst relishing fresh Queensland produce and sipping on all of the icy cold drinks to quench your thirst from the summer heat. I mean, who likes egg nog anyway?

As a fantastic ode to summer, The Star Gold Coast has something instore for you to get very excited about…

Rosé Your Way
If you love your rosé, this is the ticket for you! For just $69*, grab your very own Rosé Passport to saunter across four venues to sample a different glass of delectable rosé wine paired with a tasty snack, it’s like a winery tour without the boring bus ride. For the choose-your-own-adventure-tour, you could start at Garden Kitchen & Bar with a vibrant Marlborough rosé accompanied by two Sydney Rock oysters with a pepper berry mignonette, then head on up to everyone’s favourite cloud catching venue, Nineteen at The Star, as they pair a classic Provence rosé with Old bay spiced potato pave and beef tartare. You’ll also venture to Cucina Vivo and Atrium Bar to round out your wine excursion. The Rose Your Way Passport is available from 2pm every Saturday and Sunday, just purchase at your first chosen venue!

Graze on The Lawn
If grazing your way through long afternoons with good company, top tunes and all the cheese sounds like a fun time to you, then dust off the picnic blanket. Every weekend from 12pm, you can now book a picnic table (or BYO rug) on The Lawn at Garden Kitchen & Bar with a Grazing Box ($89*) to feed your crew. The delicious box contains all the staple treats including a selection of breads, crackers, fruits, cheeses, olives, salamis and deli meats to share. But if you want to spend some one-on-one time with bae, graze and laze with the Platter for 2 ($29*).

Sake Flight Tasting
Jump into the exotic and enigmatic world of sake at The Star’s signature Japanese restaurant, Kiyomi. You are invited to the Sake Lounge from 5.30pm daily to experience this rare tasting experience; an ideal way to start an evening or a strikingly different way to wind down from a fabulous meal. These carefully curated tasting flights include four robust sakes to enjoy and are a snip at $45 per person.

Cin Cin at Cucina Vivo
Italians are known all over the world for taking those late afternoon hours and turning them into something magical. So say cheers — or cin cin — to Friday and Saturday arvo’s (3pm – 6.30pm) with an Aperol Spritz in hand on Cucino Vivo’s cute Terraza. While the DJ spins some serious Café del Mar vibes, savour your balmy summer days with a selection of Italian delicacies including buffalo mozzarella, antipasti, arancini or a capricciosa woodfired pizza. Plus, there is no need to book for this! Walk-ins are welcome – so hello spontaneity!

Looks like that’s your summer sorted. We’ll see you at The Star!

Where: The Star Gold Coast, Broadbeach

Words by Alex Mitcheson.

STORY SPONSORED BY THE STAR GOLD COAST

The Star practices the responsible service of alcohol.