Mountain Jade Highlights Tour in Rotorua
- Step inside our jade carving studio and get up close to the action on our behind-the-scenes tour
- Spend exclusive time with local artists, witness a live jade carving demonstration, and ask them your burning questions
- Delve into the history and cultural significance of New Zealand pounamu with your expert guide
- Your experience also includes a piece of pounamu to take home, which you will learn to string into a necklace
What to expect
In the heart of Rotorua's city centre, just a short walk from the must-see Government Gardens, our artists are deeply immersed in their craft, passionately hand-carving New Zealand pounamu with love and dedication.
They invite you to come and discover the stories behind their carvings and step inside our studio for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes experience.
You’ll get up close to the action and spend unforgettable one-on-one time with our artists, learning about the jade carving process and watching live demonstrations. As you embark on a journey into the rich history of Pounamu, you’ll discover fascinating insights into the stone’s cultural values.
You will also choose your very own piece of pounamu and learn how to string it into a necklace to take home and treasure forever.
Reviews
good tour, it was interesting to learn about the jade in New Zealand and from around the world and seeing the demonstration. I loved the necklace we get to keep! Recommend if your in the area.
It is quite nice and good to see how the jade are carve and choosen. On top, provide a small token gift to bring back. End up buying a few more jade.
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