WITH the Federal government's halfprice air tickets up for grabs and the arrival of winter, few regions are as alluring as Australia's number one holiday destination - the Gold Coast. Over the past few years, the GC, as locals call it, has become a hub of sophisticated restaurants, regular bars and wine bars that are light years away from its family-friendly dining image.
The area's fast-expanding wine bar scene is the best place to start a weeklong journey of discovery. If natural and small-batch producer labels are your druthers, head for Rosella's in Burleigh Heads. The decor is a deep dive into Australiana with native
