Jade Discovery Tours

Come and experience the beauty of jade.

Each day this winter, you can join a free guided tour of our workshop to discover how we carve jade, by hand. You'll meet New Zealand’s finest greenstone artists and see them at work transforming raw stone into carved art. We'll take you on a journey into the rich history of pounamu and uncover its traditional uses and values, exploring the ancient Māori beliefs that jade lives and breathes.

You'll learn how greenstone is formed deep within the earth and get up close to different types of jade from around the world - discovering the incredible variations in colours, textures and features.

This small group, personalised experience is free and runs on demand 10am-4pm daily. No bookings are required, tours last approximately 15-minutes and all ages are welcome. Come and discover the largest collection of jade art and jewellery in New Zealand!