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Botanical garden · Nadi, Ba
Jardim do Gigante Adormecido (Garden of the Sleeping Giant)
Garden with more than 2,000 varieties of orchids and native plants, wooden boardwalks and a lily pond, at the foot of the Sleeping Giant mountain in the Sabeto valley.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Jardim do Gigante Adormecido (Garden of the Sleeping Giant)
The Garden of the Sleeping Giant is in the Sabeto Valley, north of Nadi, at the foot of the Nausori Highlands. The name comes from the mountain behind the garden, whose profile resembles a lying man. The garden was created in 1977 by American actor Raymond Burr, who lived in Fiji, to house his private orchid collection.
Today it covers about 20 hectares with more than 2,000 varieties of orchids, both hybrids and species native to Fiji, as well as palms, gingers and rainforest trees. Covered wooden walkways run through the beds, pass a waterlily pond and enter a stretch of native forest at the foot of the mountain.
The orchids bloom year-round, and the peak flowering periods are usually June–July and November–December. At reception the visit typically starts with a short introduction about the garden, and guides are available for those who want to learn the plant names.
The garden pairs well with the Sabeto mud pools a few minutes away, and the two are often combined on half-day tours from Nadi and Denarau.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From 1 hour to 1 hour and a half.
Best time
Early morning light is softer and the heat is milder. Peak flowering periods are usually June–July and November–December, but orchids bloom year-round.
How to get there
It is on Wailoko Road in the Sabeto Valley, about a 15-minute drive from Nadi via Queens Road. There are tours that pick up at hotels in Nadi and Denarau; local buses run along Queens Road.
Tip
Bring cash for admission and insect repellent for the forested section. Combine the visit with the Sabeto mud pools on the same trip, as they are nearby.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Jardim do Gigante Adormecido (Garden of the Sleeping Giant)
Who created the Garden of the Sleeping Giant?
American actor Raymond Burr, in 1977, to house his orchid collection.
When are most orchids in bloom?
Flowers appear year-round; peak flowering periods are usually June–July and November–December.
Can it be combined with the mud pools?
Yes. The Sabeto mud pools are a few minutes’ drive away, and many tours do both on the same half-day.