Mountain Jade Hokitika

Mountain Jade Hokitika is a modern backpackers located in the heart of Hokitika, just minutes away from the beach and local craft stores. Guests can relax and enjoy the surroundings while visiting the jade carving workshop, where local artists handcraft jade. The workshop offers free guided tours twice daily, providing insight into the transformation of raw stone into carved art and the significance of pounamu in Māori culture. Founded in 1986, Mountain Jade is a trusted leader in the creation of handcrafted jade carvings, with each piece in their collection being one-of-a-kind and inspired by New Zealand's art and culture. As a 2nd generation family-run business, they offer free Jade Discovery Tours to all customers and are a world leader in the creation and production of nephrite jade carving.