About Us

The Garden of the Sleeping Giant sits at the foothills of the Sabeto Range just 10 minutes drive north of Nadi Airport, 25 minutes from Denarau Island or 20 minutes drive from Lautoka. The attractive landscaped gardens specialize in Fiji’s native plants as well as housing an impressive collection of orchids, some native. A jungle walk takes visitors past a large lily pond and through native forest. Located about half an hour from Nadi, Garden of the Sleeping Giant is a beautiful orchid range started in 1977 by the late Raymond Burr, star of Perry Mason and Ironside.

Originally designed to house Burr’s private collection of tropical orchids, the gardens have developed into a popular attraction after years of flourishing. Raymond Burr loved these orchids just as much as he loved Fiji.

The gardens showcase more than a thousand different species of orchids, and even more native flowers and trees covering almost 20 hectares. Spend an hour and a half on average, wandering through the lush and fertile plantation to your heart’s content.

Take a picnic and enjoy the peace and serenity of some of the most stunning gardens on earth. The gardens are open Monday to Sunday – 9am to 5pm. No booking is required.