30-Minute Rotorua Jade Studio Tour with Pounamu Necklace
About This Tour
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,...
Duration: 30 Minutes · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Yes · City: Rotorua · Languages: English
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.
About Rotorua
Rotorua
Everest Global Hub has guides at the ready in Rotorua to help travelers explore the bubbling mud pools of this volcanic zone, or the ancient Maori villages and Hobbiton that lurk nearby.
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
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.
Itinerary
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1Day 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.
Meeting Point
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.