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After months of lockdowns and restrictions, it’s now time to go out, live, experience, dine, and indulge in Australia’s food scene, while offering your support to thousands of restaurants that have been impacted in the past two years.It can be said that the dining scene in Australia is a unique mix of native flavours, combined with different cultures and cuisines, which is why the BananaLab team decided it was time to introduce our first F&B-focused Gift Box. It’s the perfect gift for foodies offering them the opportunity to taste premium Australian wines, indulge in the ultimate treat, or try an iconic restaurant.
TOP 10 OF LOCAL RESTAURANTS AVAILABLE IN THE TABLE FOR TWO GIFT BOX
La Belle Vie Bar Experience for Two – Brisbane
Say bonjour to the finer things in life when you experience the best of French dining in Brisbane’s southwest. Be seated window-side at the bar, while looking over the stunning horizon and enjoy a platter of freshly shucked Tasmanian oysters and 2 glasses of Picpoul de Pinet.
Experience the magic of fresh oysters and a perfect French mineral wine combined.
High Tea for Two at View Brisbane – Brisbane
Whether it’s by the pool, or overlooking the Brisbane River from Plates Restaurant, experience the deliciously modern ritual of high tea at View Brisbane! Our high teas are a great way to spend the afternoon with conversation or celebrate a special occasion.
Indulge in a tantalising selection of exquisite sweet treats, petite savoury delights, and dainty ribbon sandwiches. All freshly made in-house and served on beautiful vintage tiered stands 
Lunch for Two at Ours Café – Sunshine coast, QLD
Make lunch more memorable when you dine at Ours Café. Specialising in quality food, fresh drinks and amazing food, explore this vegetarian café’s outstanding menu and indulge in a selection of freshly prepared items for a full lunch, a choice of juice and a in-house made dessert.
Revel – Ocean or Sky – Sydney
A glass of wine, beer with a small plate as you simply relax in the view of your choice. Choose between Bar 83, the highest bar in Sydney, perched right on top of Sydney Tower with commanding views of Sydney, its bays and surrounds or right on the harbour in Portside Restaurant, Sydney Opera House
Hunter Valley Winery and Grazing Experience for Two – Hunter Valley, NSW
Take your wine tasting experience to new heights with a premium and uniquely tailored flights to sample at The Wine House, with a cheese and charcuterie board to share for two.
Learn all about the shared vision and the history of Hunter Valley’s region and take in the landscape, the produce and the flavours.
Rowlee Wines Sensory Tasting Experience – Nashdale, NSW
Experience an elegant yet interactive wine tasting at Rowlee Wines, where you’ll get to revel in each wine, how it’s created and how it adjusts to the local climate of the vineyard.
Relax with a sensory journey that’ll change the way you think about wine tastings forever with a dedicated host over a duration of 60 minutes.
Italian Dining Experience for Two – Farro Restaurant, Melbourne
Discover a modern and alternative way to Italian dining with Farro  – where you’ll have the chance to experience the magic of consciously selected ingredients to change the way you think about Italian cuisine. Sit for dining session for two with a range of menu items that include a bottle of bubbly, pizza and an in-house dessert that will have you coming back for more. 
Nibbles and Wine at Helen & Joey Estate Yarra Valley – Yarra Valley, VIC
Located in Victoria’s Yarra Valley, an hour north of Melbourne, the Fernando Vineyard on Spring Lane in Gruyere is all about passion, hard work and taste with the best premium fruit for the best wine.
Explore the winery, learn about the history of Helen & Joey’s journey and settle down for a gorgeous dining experience with a stunning cheese platter full of local delicacies and cheeses, as well as two glasses of wine of choice.
Oakridge Estate Winery Experience for Two – Vic
Take in the view with an Oakridge Estate tasting day.
Tour the estate and learn about the process and history before being taken for a highly acclaimed tasting of Oakridge’s 864 range. Combine the tasting experience with a complimentary local produce platter for two.
Sunset Experience for Two – Darwin
De la Plage is a Turkish-Belgian inspired beach Cafe located in a world-class location with a relaxed and laid back setting and probably one of the most breathtaking sunsets in the world.
Located along the Casuarina Coastal Reserve as a family-focused and dog-friendly cafe, De la Plage brings ambience and dining together with colourful and fresh dining. Experience this sunset evening cheese platter, coupled with two mains. 
HOW THEY SUPPORT THE TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRIES 
With over 1100+ premium experiences to choose from, BananaLab has spent most of this year seeking out and highlighting local businesses to partner with. Their experiences are nationwide and range from fine dining, adventure activities, wineries and even accommodation. As the country and the world starts to re-open, BananaLab’s focus has been to showcase the best of what Australian businesses have to offer with one-of-a-kind experiences from our partners, while supporting Australian tourism and hospitality industry in 2022 and beyond.  
AUSTRALIAN’S FIRST EXPERIENCE GIFT BOX  
The concept of experience gift boxes originates from Europe and has been successful for the last decade, so what are they? 
Your gift recipient will receive a beautiful eco-friendly gift box with a book inside, showcasing the best experiences carefully curated by our team, and an invitation to redeem any experience available inside. Each experience falls into our lifestyle, wellness, adventure, and escape categories, available in each box, which offers them the choice of what they want to do! Priced between $70 to $600 it also suits every budget.
The best part – you will never find a price on their gift boxes – why? Because the best gift is about the experience, not the price tag!
BananaLab creates that magical moment when you receive a gift that makes your eyes sparkle and puts a big smile on your face. They have created something that allows anyone to give someone special an amazing experience.
BananaLab is available at bananalab.com.au and in Coles, Woolworths, Target and Big W nation-wide.