The Garden of the Sleeping Giants

The Garden of the Sleeping Giants sits on the foothills of the Naosori Highlands, and is home to Fiji’s largest orchid collection. Another hidden gem surrounded by the rich forestry that Fiji has to offer, it’s a great escape and calming walk that shouldn’t be missed.

All photos courtesy of my iPhone 5s.

Then first pathway as you enter The Garden of the Sleeping Giants
Then first pathway as you enter The Garden of the Sleeping Giants

The History

Started in 1977 by the late Raymond Burr of Perry Mason fame, it was originally created to house his personal orchid collection. It has since grown to become one of the most popular attractions in the area, now housing more than two thousand different kinds of orchids, spanning 20 hectares.

The lush greenery of the Garden of the Sleeping Giants is calming
The lush greenery of the Garden of the Sleeping Giants is calming
Many colourful and different types of orchids in this garden
Many colourful and different types of orchids in this garden
More orchids in the garden as you walk through the pathway
More orchids in the garden as you walk through the pathway

 

Walking at your own pace through this garden can be relaxing yet captivating, as you soak in the natural sounds and scents of your surroundings. I didn’t realize it at the time, but you are more than welcome to have a guide come with you, explaining to you the different flowers that you encounter. The garden is also full of beautiful lily ponds. After our walk, we were given a most refreshing juice to drink and further relax in the shade.

One of the many lily ponds within the Garden of the Sleeping Giants
One of the many lily ponds within the Garden of the Sleeping Giants
The green is so lush everywhere in this garden
The green is so lush everywhere in this garden
A frog's POV of one of the lily ponds
A frog’s POV of one of the lily ponds

I’m not the most enthusiastic person when it comes to flowers, but I have to admit, I did enjoy this particular garden! If you’re ever in the area, be sure to make a stop by the Garden of the Sleeping Giants to soak in one of Fiji’s hidden treasures.

 


For more information on the Garden of Sleeping Giants, head over to their website, or to their Facebook page!

 

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