This exclusive tour is our ultimate jade experience.
In the heart of Rotorua, discover the art of carving jade on a guided tour of our greenstone studio. 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.
Tours are available at 10.00 am, Monday to Sunday. Infant ages are 0-2 years.
Posted By : Maddy_D
Very informative talk at the start and end, good demonstration of knowledge about pounamu and we liked the little treat at the end with taking a keepsake home to gift etc. We would’ve really enjoyed the opportunity to do a little bit more hands on stuff. Nga mihi nui, Maddy & Puti.
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Posted On : 2024-03-20 01:50:35 
Posted By : Lois_S
The tour host was very knowledgeable and presented very well and enthusiastic. Would recommend this tour
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Posted On : 2023-12-22 15:57:53
Posted By : Kristi_S
If you appreciate craftsmanship you will definitely appreciate this tour. It was interesting to learn about the types of jade and actually watch how the work is done to carve the stone! Many options to buy items too.
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Posted On : 2023-12-18 20:05:38
Posted By : TwoFeet21
Great tour @ Mountain Jade - History of Jade / Greenstone / Pounamu gave us an understanding of where it comes - Family history of Mountain Jade and how it was started -Awesome tour watching the process of creating a Toki then picking a pounamu to make into a necklace at the end was so touching. Beautiful array of Pounamu from talented artists all on display and to purchase.
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Posted On : 2023-12-13 00:23:02 
Posted By : Stevejulie14
Great to see how the jewellery is made and hear about the stones. Makes it all have a lot more meaning. Making your own necklace which you can keep was a highlight. Inexpensive activity we would highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2023-12-09 17:29:51
Posted By : garryfjones
Cool visit it was everything I expected the people were so nice and the carvers shared their experiences which helped me
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Posted On : 2023-12-07 12:36:29
Posted By : richbarter
Stoked we decided to do this. The tour was brilliant and the staff were so friendly. Getting inside a carving studio felt so special.
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Posted On : 2023-12-06 16:38:03
Posted By : Odette_Y
I would not change anything as the young lady that did the talking was very good the carver’s where great
My family really enjoyed the time there
I would like to thank you very much
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Posted On : 2022-12-08 15:51:39
Posted By : Samantha_S
Our guide and artist were very knowledgeable and answered our ever question... the different types of Jade was absolutely beautiful and a must do even if you are not into Jade and you get to take a piece home as a gift for doing the tour.
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Posted On : 2022-10-25 20:23:42
