Join our exclusive Mountain Jade Highlights Tour in Rotorua and uncover the art of jade carving. Immerse yourself in the carving workshop, learn about the history and significance of jade, and create a personalized pounamu necklace to cherish forever.
- Mountain Jade - Meet local artists as they craft jade by hand and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and atmosphere of our carving workshop. Your guide will take you on an in-depth journey into the history of jade carving in New Zealand, uncovering the significance of pounamu for Māori and exploring the traditional uses and values of the stone. You’ll see the highlights of our jade gallery and then head to the studio to spend exclusive time with our artists, learning about the carving process and watching them work. After visiting the studio, you’ll get to choose and string a piece of New Zealand pounamu, turning it into a necklace to take home and treasure forever.
- Live jade carving demonstration
- Exclusive time with New Zealand jade artists in their studio
- Fully guided experience with jade experts (40 minutes)
- Piece of New Zealand pounamu to take home
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Infant tickets (0-2 years) are free of charge but this tickets does not include a piece of pounamu.
- You do not get to carve your own pounamu. Instead, you will observe our artists carving.
Nestled in the heart of Rotorua’s city center, just a short stroll from the iconic Government Gardens, our talented artists are deeply engaged in their craft, meticulously hand-carving New Zealand pounamu with passion and care. They warmly invite you to explore the stories behind their creations and step into our studio for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes experience.
Get up close to the action and enjoy unforgettable one-on-one time with our artists, learning about the jade carving process and witnessing live carving demonstrations. As you delve into the rich history of New Zealand Pounamu, you’ll uncover fascinating insights into the stone’s cultural significance, traditional uses, and values. You will even have the opportunity to try your hand at traditional jade carving techniques.
To top it all off, you’ll select and string a piece of New Zealand pounamu, transforming it into a necklace to take home and cherish forever.
Available daily at 10:00 am. Infant ages are 0-2 years.
- Not recommended for people who cannot stand for 40-minutes as limited seating available
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.