Mountain Jade Highlights Tour in Rotorua

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Mountain Jade (Store, Carving Studio, Tours)

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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
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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.

Jade

Expertly led by our professional guide, your journey transforms into a rich tapestry of history, culture, and exploration

Professional guide

Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and atmosphere of our jade carving studio and experience the creativity and skill of our local Rotorua artists

Maori traditions

Discover the tools and techniques used to carve pounamu, including the intricate process of designing, cutting, grinding, and sanding.

Choose your own piece of pounamu from a selection of different sizes and shapes and learn how to string it into a necklace to take home and treasure forever

Choose your own piece of pounamu from a selection of different sizes and shapes and learn how to string it into a necklace to take home and treasure forever

Try your hand at traditional jade carving techniques

Try your hand at original Māori carving techniques using sandstone to shape pounamu.

Mountain Jade Highlights Tour in Rotorua

Go behind-the-scenes in a jade carving studio.

Mountain Jade Highlights Tour in Rotorua

Discover the beauty and uniqueness of New Zealand pounamu.

Mountain Jade Highlights Tour in Rotorua

Mountain Jade Highlights Tour in Rotorua

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2024/10/25

Great 4.0

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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.

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Kenneth ****

2024/02/20

Great 4.0

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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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