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Explore our jade carving studio, meet local artists and choose a piece of pounamu to take home!
Highlights
- Choose a piece of pounamu and string it into a necklace to treasure forever
- Explore our carving studio and meet local Rotorua artists
- Learn how we carve jade and see our artists in action
In the heart of Rotorua's city centre, just steps away from the iconic Government Gardens, our skilled artists dedicate themselves to the intricate craft of hand-carving New Zealand pounamu (jade). With passion and care, they invite you to explore the unique stories behind each carving and offer an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into their creative process.
Step inside our studio for an unforgettable experience, where you can observe live demonstrations and spend quality one-on-one time with our talented artists. You’ll learn about the detailed jade carving process and dive into the rich cultural heritage and significance of New Zealand pounamu.
For a hands-on experience, you can even try your hand at traditional Māori carving techniques using sandstone to shape pounamu. To make your visit truly memorable, you’ll select your own piece of pounamu and string it into a necklace to take home as a treasured keepsake. Perfect for all ages, our 40-minute tour offers a fun and engaging activity, especially on rainy days!
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- Adult$34.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.90
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$39.90
- Child$39.90
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$34.90
- Child$34.90
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$34.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.90
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$34.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$34.90
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$39.90
- Child$39.90
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$34.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$34.90
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$29.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.90
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$39.90
- Child$39.90
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$29.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.90
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$34.90
- Child$34.90
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$39.90
- Child$39.90
- Infant Free of Charge
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From Mountain Jade Highlights Tour
So happy you enjoyed the tour! Thanks for the review :)
Florian from Germany wrote on 09 May 2023
Great tour and definitely worth it!
The tour was great! Nice insights into the process of carving Pounamu. The guide was really kind and passionate about the whole topic. In the end you could even select one small piece of pounamu to keep from a range of different smaller pieces, neat!
From Mountain Jade Highlights Tour
So happy you enjoyed the tour! Thanks for visiting :)
Donna Smith from New Zealand wrote on 12 June 2021
Personalised tour
Wow, I was the only person on the tour so was really able to ask lots of questions. Staff were really attentive and knowledgeable. I really appreciated the experience.
From Mountain Jade Highlights Tour
Thank you for the review Donna, so happy you enjoyed the tour!
brankab from New Zealand wrote on 10 June 2021
Jade tour Rotorua
Great little tour about where the jade comes from. Procedure of carving and polishing was shown. The lovely piece of jade was given to each of us in the end of the tour. Well worth if you are in Rotorua.
From Mountain Jade Highlights Tour
Thanks for visiting!
Madison Norgrove from New Zealand wrote on 07 January 2025
A beautiful and eye opening experience
Everyone, New Zealander or Visitor from overseas, should do this tour. To learn about the history and culture of Māori pounamu carving was really eye opening. To learn about the mana and value that is held in this practice was truely beautiful. Thank you Mountain Jade for the incredible aroha you show visitors and for welcoming us into your space. Kia kaha!
From Mountain Jade Highlights Tour
Kia ora Madison, Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the experience and gained insight into the rich history and cultural significance of Māori pounamu carving. It's wonderful to know that the mana and value of the practice resonated with you. We're grateful for the opportunity to share our space and culture with you. We look forward to welcoming you back anytime! Ngā mihi!
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Lara from Germany wrote on 24 February 2023
Sehr interessant!
Zu Beginn gab es eine allgemeine Einführung und dann haben wir viel Zeit im Studio verbracht. Alle Fragen wurden beantwortet und es war sehr interessant dem Künstler bei der Arbeit zuzuschauen! Super schön, dass man am Ende eine Kette erhält.