The Garden of the Sleeping Giant, Fiji
Airing Date: Dec 15th, 2003
Located about half and hour from Nadi, The Garden of 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 showcases more than two thousand different kinds of orchids, covering 20 hectares. For an entry fee of just $10, you can wander through the lush and fertile plantation to your heart's content. Right next door is Raymond Burr's holiday shack, which is also open to visitors.
The shack still contains a few items that belonged to the superstar, including photographs, his favourite chair and even his walking cane. It costs about $8 to see the house, and the entry price includes a delightful afternoon tea.
The facts:
Fiji Specialist Holidays have four night packages staying at The First Landing Beach Resort, a short distance from the Garden of the Sleeping Giant. Packages also include flights with Air Pacific and transfers. Prices start from $995 per person twin share from Sydney and Brisbane and are valid for travel between January 18, 2004 and March 31, 2004.
Fiji Specialist Holidays
Tel: 13 13 81
