30-Minute Rotorua Jade Studio Tour with Pounamu Necklace

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Meet local Rotorua jade artists and learn about the carving process
• 02 Watch a live jade carving demonstration inside a working studio
• 03 Explore the history and cultural significance of New Zealand pounamu
• 04 Choose and string your own piece of pounamu into a necklace

Step inside our Rotorua Jade Carving Studio for an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience. Spend time with local artists as you learn about the carving process, watch live jade carving demonstrations, and explore the history of jade carving in New Zealand. Discover the cultural significance of pounamu for Māori, then choose and string your own piece of New Zealand pounamu into a necklace to treasure forever.

Receive a welcome from a jade expert, who will introduce pounamu and explain its cultural significance.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 30 Minutes

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Rotorua

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Rotorua Jade Studio Experience

• Receive a welcome from a jade expert, who will introduce pounamu and explain its cultural significance.
• Enjoy an introduction to the studio, where the jade carving demonstration takes place.
• Choose a piece of pounamu from the available selection.
• Learn how to string your chosen piece into a necklace.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• A 30-minute fully guided experience with jade experts
• A live carving demonstration from local artists in a jade carving studio
• A piece of New Zealand pounamu to take home

What's Not Included

• You do not get to carve your own piece.
• A piece of pounamu is not included with infant tickets, as they are free of charge.

What to bring

• Camera

Know before you go

• We have two store locations on Fenton Street, Rotorua. Please come to our store and carving studio at 1288 Fenton Street, Rotorua.
• Please arrive 5 minutes before your tour departure time to check in.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

1288 Fenton Street, Rotorua, New Zealand

Tour start

1288 Fenton Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.