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Mountain Jade Highlights Tour

By Mountain Jade
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$45 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 40m
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  • Instant confirmation
Overview

In the heart of Rotorua's city centre, just a short walk from the must-see Government Gardens, our artists are absorbed 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 carving demonstrations. As you embark on a journey into the rich history of pounamu, you’ll discover fascinating insights into the cultural significance of the stone and its traditional uses and values.

To top it all off, you will choose your very own piece of pounamu and learn how to string it into a necklace to take home and treasure forever.

Available at 10.00 am, daily. Infant ages are 0-2 years.

Activity location

  • Mountain Jade
    • 1288 Fenton Street
    • 3010, Rotorua, New Zealand, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mountain Jade
    • 1288 Fenton Street
    • 3010, Rotorua, New Zealand, New Zealand

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Mountain Jade Highlights Tour
  • Activity duration is 40 minutes40m
    40m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00 am
Price details
NZ$45.00 x 1 AdultNZ$45.00
Total
Price is NZ$45.00
Until Wed, 17 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    See a live jade carving demonstration
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Chance to spend exclusive time with New Zealand jade artists in their studio
  • What's includedWhat's included
    This is a fully guided experience with jade experts. Allow 40 minutes.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    A piece of New Zealand pounamu to take home.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Infant tickets (0-2 years) are free of charge but this tickets does not include a piece of pounamu.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    You do not get to carve your own pounamu. Instead, you will observe our artists carving.

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for people who cannot stand for 40-minutes as limited seating available

Activity itinerary

Mountain Jade
  • Admission ticket included
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.

Location

Activity location

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    Mountain Jade
    • 1288 Fenton Street
    • 3010, Rotorua, New Zealand, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Mountain Jade
    • 1288 Fenton Street
    • 3010, Rotorua, New Zealand, New Zealand

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