Fiji Attractions

Garden of The Sleeping Giant ,Viti Levu,Fiji

Advantages: Tropical gardens of outstanding beauty, with a stunning orchid collection
Disadvantages: reached by an unmade but safe road

The tropical gardens nestle beneath the Nausori Hills (the ridge outline of the hills is said to resemble the body of a sleeping giant).We were not aware until we returned home that the gardens (and orchid collection ) formed part of the estate of the late Raymond Burr, Hollywood star of 'Ironside',and 'Perry Mason'. Located on Fiji's 'big island' a few minutes drive outside the bustling town of Nadi ,past the international airport,and along the ...
...proportion of which were splendid white Mercedes saloons) would have cost FJ$20.A steal! The gardens are a small (52acre!) oasis of peace calm and tranquility, featuring lush tropical vegetation, lily covered pools,traditional 'bures', shaded wood slatted walkways,volcanic rock outcrops, and - if you are into orchids- an absolutely stunning collection,which has gained world renown. As you might have expected the orchid collection is the product of ...

wanlan 10.02.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Garden of the Sleeping Giant, Nausori, Viti Levu, Fiji