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Hokitika greenstone and glass studios
Hokitika, West Coast
Watch pounamu carvers and glassblowers working in the Hokitika studios.
- Cost
- Free
- Time to allow
- 60 min
Hokitika is the pounamu capital of the coast, and several studios let you watch artists carving greenstone or blowing glass. You can often buy directly from the maker or even try a short carve.
Good to know
- Ask about carving workshops
- Be wary of imported 'greenstone' souvenirs
- Best time
- Daytime
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- In town
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- No dogs
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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