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Best Op Shops in Wellington - Thrift & Vintage Finds

Looking for the best op shops in Wellington? Whether you call them op shops, opshops, thrift stores, charity shops, second hand shops or vintage stores, this guide covers the best places in Wellington to find pre-loved fashion, retro finds, books, homeware and bargains. We’ve grouped Wellington op shops and thrift stores by area, from the Wellington CBD and Newtown to Johnsonville, Tawa, Kilbirnie, Miramar, Kelburn, Khandallah, Lower Hutt, Petone, Plimmerton and more. Most are charity shops run by groups like Salvation Army, Vinnies (St Vincent de Paul), Mary Potter Hospice, SPCA and Opportunity for Animals, so every dollar you spend supports a Wellington cause. Whether you are searching for op shops near me, charity shops in Wellington CBD, the best thrift stores in Newtown, or op shops open today or open Sunday, this is your full guide to op shopping and thrifting in Wellington. 🛍️

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Op Shops in Wellington by Area

Browse Wellington op shops and charity shops by suburb:

Wellington CBD / Te Aro - City Mission Store, Preloved Charlies, Recycle Boutique, Paper Bag Princess, Ziggurat, Honour, Salvation Army Taranaki Street, Soup Fashion Recovery

Newtown - Aunty Dana's Op Shop, Opportunity for Animals, Vinnies Newtown

Mount Cook / Aro Valley - St Vincent de Paul Aro Valley

Kelburn - St Vincent de Paul Kelburn, Vinnies Kelburn

Khandallah - Vinnies Khandallah

Thorndon - Mary Potter Hospice Shop Thorndon

Johnsonville - Salvation Army Family Store Johnsonville, SPCA Johnsonville, Johnsonville Combined Churches Op Shop

Newlands - Mary Potter Hospice Shop Newlands

Tawa - Mary Potter Hospice Shop Tawa

Kilbirnie - St Vincent de Paul Kilbirnie, Vinnies Kilbirnie

Miramar - Shop 89, Opportunity for Animals Miramar, Mary Potter Hospice Shop Miramar

Lower Hutt - SPCA Lower Hutt, Revive Op Shop Lower Hutt

Petone - St John Op Shop Petone, Vinnies Petone

Plimmerton - Salvation Army Plimmerton

Maupuia - The Tip Shop (Southern Landfill)

🛍️ Best Op Shops in Wellington - Thrift & Vintage Finds

#	Name & Area	Address & Hours	Link	Quote
1	City Mission Store	180 Taranaki St, Wellington. Mon–Fri 9 am–5 pm, Sat 10 am–4 pm	City Mission	“Friendly staff with some good items and prices.”
2	Aunty Dana’s Op Shop	130 Riddiford St, Newtown. Mon–Sat 10 am–6 pm, Sun 12–4 pm	Aunty Dana’s	“Amazing prices and lovely staff.”
3	Preloved Charlies	120 Victoria St, Te Aro. Mon–Sat 11 am–6 pm	Preloved Charlies	“Such an amazing selection of clothes for a reasonable price!”
4	Recycle Boutique	143 Vivian St, Te Aro. Mon–Sat 9:30 am–5 pm (Thu 7 pm)	Recycle Boutique	“Well priced clothes and excellent service!”
5	Paper Bag Princess	209 Cuba St, Te Aro. Mon–Fri 10 am–6 pm, Sat 10 am–4 pm, Sun 11 am–4 pm	Paper Bag Princess	“Friendly staff, music & good prices.”
6	Salvation Army Family Store	224 Taranaki St, Johnsonville, Plimmerton, etc.	Salvation Army	“Friendly staff and reasonable prices.”
7	Vinnies (Multiple Locations)	Newtown, Kelburn, Khandallah, Kilbirnie, etc.	Vinnies Wellington	“Quality stuff but a little pricey.”
8	Opportunity for Animals	162 Riddiford St, Newtown & Miramar Ave	Opportunity for Animals	“Friendly people, interesting stock.”
9	Mary Potter Hospice Shop	264 Cuba St, Thorndon, Newlands, Miramar, Tawa	Mary Potter Hospice Shop	“Eclectic, volunteer-run, great prices.”
10	Soup Fashion Recovery	23 Holland St, Te Aro. Wed–Sat 10 am–4 pm	Soup Fashion Recovery	“Good bargains, good condition.”
11	St John Op Shop	205 Jackson St, Petone. Tue onwards	St John Op Shop	“What a lovely store.”
12	SPCA Op Shop	Johnsonville Rd, Lower Hutt	SPCA Shops	“Friendly staff, great finds.”
13	Shop 89	89 Miramar Ave, Miramar	Shop 89	“Always clean and tidy.”
14	Ziggurat	144 Cuba St, Te Aro. Mon–Sat 10 am–5 pm	Ziggurat	“Lovely products and reasonably priced.”
15	Honour	152 Vivian St, Te Aro	Honour	“Amazing clothes and gorgeous window displays.”
16	St Vincent de Paul – Aro Valley	107 Aro St, Aro Valley	St Vincent de Paul – Aro Valley	“Worth a pop in if you're passing through.”
17	St Vincent de Paul – Kelburn	99 Upland Rd, Kelburn	St Vincent de Paul – Kelburn	“Neat display, clear prices.”
18	St Vincent de Paul – Kilbirnie	32 Rongotai Rd, Kilbirnie	St Vincent de Paul – Kilbirnie	“Amazing pieces, great prices.”
19	The Tip Shop (Southern Landfill)	Landfill Rd, Maupuia	The Tip Shop (Southern Landfill)	“Fabulous staff & great finds.”
20	Johnsonville Combined Churches Op Shop	Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville	Johnsonville Combined Churches Op Shop	“Great little shop, helpful volunteers.
21	Revive Op Shop	455 High Street, Lower Hutt	Revive Op Shop	“Pre-loved treasures, fresh-picked florals, and a whole lot of heart."

Charity Shops in Wellington

Many of Wellington's best op shops are charity shops, where every purchase supports a local cause. Top Wellington charity shops include:

Salvation Army Family Store - Branches at Taranaki Street (CBD), Johnsonville and Plimmerton, supporting community programmes nationwide.

Vinnies (St Vincent de Paul) - Locations in Aro Valley, Kelburn, Khandallah, Kilbirnie, Petone and Newtown, supporting people in need across the Wellington region.

Mary Potter Hospice Shop - Branches in Thorndon, Newlands, Miramar and Tawa, with proceeds supporting Mary Potter Hospice palliative care.

SPCA Op Shop - Johnsonville and Lower Hutt branches, raising funds for animal welfare.

Opportunity for Animals - Newtown and Miramar Avenue branches, supporting Wellington animal rescue.

City Mission Store - 180 Taranaki Street, supporting Wellington City Mission.

St John Op Shop - 205 Jackson Street Petone, supporting St John ambulance services.

Johnsonville Combined Churches Op Shop - Volunteer-run on Moorefield Road, supporting local church charities.

If you want the best charity shops near you, this list covers most of Wellington's biggest charitable retail networks.

Vintage Stores and Thrift Stores in Wellington

For curated vintage stores, second hand designer pieces and pre-loved fashion in Wellington, head to:

Recycle Boutique - 143 Vivian St, Te Aro - Wellington's biggest pre-loved fashion store.

Preloved Charlies - 120 Victoria St, Te Aro - Carefully selected second hand clothing at fair prices.

Paper Bag Princess - 209 Cuba St, Te Aro - Iconic Cuba Street vintage store.

Honour - 152 Vivian St, Te Aro - Curated vintage and designer second hand.

Ziggurat - 144 Cuba St, Te Aro - Vintage homeware and oddities.

Aunty Dana's Op Shop - 130 Riddiford St, Newtown - Newtown's go-to thrift store.

Soup Fashion Recovery - 23 Holland St, Te Aro - Thoughtful sustainable fashion thrift store.

These Wellington vintage stores and thrift stores all sit in or near Cuba Street and Newtown, the city's two strongest second hand fashion strips.

Op Shops Open Sunday in Wellington

Looking for op shops open today or op shops open Sunday in Wellington? Many of the bigger op shops trade 7 days, while some smaller volunteer-run shops are closed Sundays. Generally open Sunday include:

Aunty Dana's Op Shop (Newtown) - Open Sun 12 to 4pm

Recycle Boutique (Te Aro) - Open 7 days

Paper Bag Princess (Cuba St) - Open Sun 11am to 4pm

Salvation Army Family Stores - Most branches open Sundays, check individual store hours.

Smaller volunteer-run charity shops (like Johnsonville Combined Churches Op Shop, St Vincent de Paul branches and Mary Potter Hospice Shops) are often closed Sundays. Always check Google Maps for current hours before visiting.

Frequently Asked Questions About Wellington Op Shops

What is the best op shop in Wellington?

Some of the best op shops in Wellington include Aunty Dana's Op Shop in Newtown, Recycle Boutique in Te Aro, Preloved Charlies on Victoria Street, Paper Bag Princess on Cuba Street and the Salvation Army Family Store on Taranaki Street.

Where are the best op shops in Wellington CBD?

The best op shops in Wellington CBD are clustered around Cuba Street, Victoria Street and Taranaki Street in Te Aro. Try Recycle Boutique, Preloved Charlies, Paper Bag Princess, Ziggurat, Honour, Soup Fashion Recovery and the Salvation Army Family Store at 224 Taranaki Street.

Are there good op shops in Newtown?

Yes. Newtown is one of Wellington's best suburbs for op shopping. Top picks include Aunty Dana's Op Shop on Riddiford Street and Opportunity for Animals at 162 Riddiford Street.

What are the best thrift stores in Wellington?

Wellington's best thrift stores include Recycle Boutique, Preloved Charlies, Aunty Dana's, Paper Bag Princess and Soup Fashion Recovery. For curated vintage, try Honour and Ziggurat on Cuba Street.

Where can I find charity shops near me in Wellington?

Wellington has Salvation Army Family Stores, Vinnies (St Vincent de Paul), Mary Potter Hospice Shops, SPCA Op Shops and Opportunity for Animals branches across the CBD, Newtown, Johnsonville, Kilbirnie, Khandallah, Kelburn, Miramar, Thorndon, Tawa, Newlands, Lower Hutt and Petone.

Are op shops open on Sunday in Wellington?

Many of Wellington's bigger op shops are open Sunday, including Aunty Dana's, Recycle Boutique, Paper Bag Princess and most Salvation Army Family Stores. Smaller volunteer-run charity shops are often closed Sundays. Check Google Maps for current hours.

Where can I find op shops in Lower Hutt and Petone?

Lower Hutt and Petone op shops include Revive Op Shop on High Street Lower Hutt, SPCA Op Shop in Lower Hutt, St John Op Shop on Jackson Street Petone, and St Vincent de Paul in Petone.

Other Wellington Op Shops Worth a Look

Other Wellington op shops, charity shops and second hand stores locals also search for include:

Jerry's Op Shop

Olive Tree Op

Shop Life Op Shop

The Good Op Shop

Bay Op Shop

Wesley Op Shop

Dulcie's Op Shop

Free For All Op Shop

Forget Me Not Op Shop

Pandora's Op Shop

Hope Op Shop

Family Life Op Shop

Window of Opportunity Op Shop

Purple Door Op Shop

Restore Op Shop

The Olde Charity Shoppe

If you run an op shop or charity shop in Wellington and would like to be listed, get in touch.