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Mountain Jade Highlights Tour is a tour in Rotorua. Mountain Jade Highlights Tour has a rating of 4.91/5.00.

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.

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$27.15 per person

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