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Garden of the Sleeping Giant

Wailoko Rd, Nadi, Viti Levu, Fiji
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Ranked #2 of 9 attractions in Nadi
Type: Gardens
Owner description: Wander through this incredible plantation of over 2000 different types of orchids, started in 1977 by the late actor Raymond Burr, of Perry Mason and... more » Owner description: Wander through this incredible plantation of over 2000 different types of orchids, started in 1977 by the late actor Raymond Burr, of Perry Mason and Ironsides fame. « less
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Sheringham
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

The place is smaller than you would imagine. Entry is $16 per adult. The flowers are stunning and the walkways are easy to use unless you are disabled. A cold drink is offered free of charge at the end of your walk. This is welcome as the humidity is high and the heat over bearing to a Westerner. A nice... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Grab a taxi ride so you can stay as long as you'd like. We walked the whole tour and took TONS of pictures. It was nice not having to keep up with a schedule. The orchids. flora and fauna are breathtaking. Great place to practice your photography. The juice at the end is very tasty. Would love to bring some... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

I'm not much of a flower person, but this garden was really nice and worth a look. We also got a tropical drink once we finished the walk which was nice.

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Toronto, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Nice garden, lots of beautiful orchids & great lilypond. There is also a cool leaf covered hut for those hot days. In and out in about 30 minutes as there isn't too too much to see.

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Anchorage, Alaska
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

This was an island tour where we visited a local village and The Garden of the Sleeping Giant. The garden is at the foothills of the Nausori Highlands, a few minutes north of Nadi. This beautiful garden was originally started by the late Raymond Burr in 1997, who is most famous for playing Ironside and Perry Mason. The tour bus... More

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Los Angeles, California, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Real nice garden however coming from Singapore's orchid garden this one is very small. However still very beautiful. There is 3 sections, the orchid garden, lily pond, and back forest. Took about 1.5-2 hr to walk the whole thing. At the end of the visit they presented a complimentary juice. Nice to sit and enjoy the drink and scenery. Cost... More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

We visited here on the recommendation of a local, and we weren't disappointed. Wander through the gardens at leisure, just a pleasant stroll - and then marvel at the array of orchids being propogated here. Finished off with a glass of refreshing and COLD juice. Getting here is a little challenging - the road was a bit rough, but take... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

This is a lovely spot to spend an hour or so. It is very well maintained and groomed. The Orchids were just past their best but the walks and proliferation of other vegetation was lovely. There are designated walking paths but wear nonskid shoes as they can be quite slippery. It is not suitable for people with walking difficulties

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Fountain Inn, South Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

Peaceful and beautiful. Loved the open bure rest spots and would love to come sit there to read a book.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

This place is beautiful and worth a visit even if you are not into gardens. The track around provides different aspects at every corner. The fruit juice provided at the end of the visit was very welcome. A truly remarkable place to match most gardens world wide

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