Mountain Jade Highlights Tour in Rotorua
- Step inside our jade carving studio and get up close to the action on our behind-the-scenes tour
- Spend exclusive time with local artists, witness a live jade carving demonstration, and ask them your burning questions
- Delve into the history and cultural significance of New Zealand pounamu with your expert guide
- Your experience also includes a piece of pounamu to take home, which you will learn to string into a necklace
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Highlights Tour
Inclusions
Admission to: Mountain Jade Highlights Tour
English-speaking guide
Guided tour inside the attraction
40-minute fully guided experience with jade experts
Chance to spend exclusive time with New Zealand jade artists in their studio
A piece of New Zealand pounamu to take home
See a live jade carving demonstration
Exclusions
Transport
Other personal expenses
Infant tickets (0-2 years) are free of charge but this tickets does not include a piece of pounamu
This is not a jade carving class, you will not get to carve your own piece of pounamu
Additional Info
Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
Free for children aged 0-2
Children aged 17+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Children and infants must be accompanied by an adult at all times
You must be able to stand for 40-minutes as limited seating is available
Photography is allowed, but taking videos and photos for commercial purposes, as well as the live broadcasting of the show is strictly prohibited
Pets are not allowed inside the venue, with the exception of service animals with valid identification
Re-entry to the venue is permitted. Show your ticket upon re-entry at the entrance
This activity is stroller and wheelchair-accessible
Mountain Jade
1288 Fenton Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
Please refer to the map for assistance
How to get there: There is on street paid-parking available directly outside
How to get there: Mountain Jade is within walking distance of the must-see Government Gardens
What's included in Mountain Jade Highlights Tour in Rotorua
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- [Departure] 10:00, meet up at Mountain Jade (Store, Carving Studio, Tours)..Please arrive at the location 5 mins before the departure time Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded
- [Attraction/experience] 40 min(s), Guided tour, Mountain Jade Highlights Tour
- [Return] 10:40, at Mountain Jade (Store, Carving Studio, Tours),
Our Favourites
In the heart of Rotorua's city centre, just a short walk from the must-see Government Gardens, our artists are deeply immersed 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 demonstrations. As you embark on a journey into the rich history of Pounamu, you’ll discover fascinating insights into the stone’s cultural values.
You will also choose your very own piece of pounamu and learn how to string it into a necklace to take home and treasure forever.
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Venues
- Mountain Jade Store Carving Studio Tours
