A wonderful place called Paua World is in Carterton, a small country town North of Wellington.

It is an Addladin’s Cave filled with wonderful gifts, jewellery and souvenirs, many of which are made from New Zealand’s native and unique shell the Paua. The staff talk about this wonderful shell. Watch a short video on the shells life cycle. Then wondered through to the factory where many of the products are made and watch a paua shell being polished, it was amazing to see the beauty of the shell appearing before your eyes.

Help yourself to a free coffee and walk outside to the park like grounds with lovely big trees and sit at a picnic table in the sun to enjoy the view of the mountains and the singing of native birds.

The shell is crafted to make an exquisite range of jewellery, gifts and souvenirs.

All the shell jewellery, beads and products - Paua, Pink Mussel and Mother of Pearl - are manufactured in onsite factory.

The colour in the paua shell changes when viewed at different angles. This iridescence is what makes paua shells so amazing for use in jewellery.

Each Paua shell is unique and is truly one of nature's marvels.