Pounamu Jade Carving Studio Tour & Demo in Rotorua

Explore the history and cultural significance of New Zealand pounamu on a guided group visit to Mountain Jade's working studio. Learn how to string your stone into a necklace. This is a behind-the-scenes tour, not a carving class—you won't carve your own jade.

• Watch a live jade carving demonstration to see the craft up close
• Spend time with New Zealand jade artists in their studio
• Take home a piece of New Zealand pounamu

What's Included

• Studio tour admission
• English-speaking jade expert guide
• A piece of New Zealand pounamu, except for infants aged 0–2

Important details

• Children aged 0–2 join free but do not receive a piece of pounamu. Ages 17+ use the adult rate.
• Children and infants require adult accompaniment at all times.
• Requires standing for 40 minutes; seating is limited. The activity is wheelchair- and stroller-accessible.
• High-pitched carving machinery may make this tour unsuitable if you have sensitive hearing.
• Pets are not allowed. Service animals with valid identification are permitted.
• If you use the paid on-street parking outside, parking charges are not included in the listed price.
• Personal photography is allowed. Do not take photos or videos for commercial purposes or broadcast the demonstration live.
• Arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled tour time.
• Tours do not run on public holidays.