Top Wellington Op Shops & Vintage Stores

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Best Op Shops in Wellington - Thrift & Vintage Finds

Looking for unique, affordable fashion? Wellington’s op shop scene offers treasure hunts at every corner - from vintage teases in Te Aro to charitable classics in Petone. These are the top-rated thrift spots locals love year-round.

🛍️ Wellington’s 20 Best Op Shops – Full Guide

#	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.