Invercargill is a goldmine for fantastic op shops (thrift stores). So, let’s get into the six of the best ones today.
Invercargill’s Top 6 Op Shops
- Orphans Aid Opshop Invercargill – rated 4.4 out of 5
- SPCA Op Shop – rated 4.2 out of 5
- Red Cross Shop – rated 4.1 out of 5
- The Salvation Army Family Store – rated 3.7 out of 5
- Hato Hone St John Retail Store – rated 3.9 out of 5
- HospiceShop Southland – rated 4.5 out of 5
1. Orphans Aid Opshop Invercargill
| Best Known For | Sports Gear, Scarves, Fair Trade Items, Fishing Rods, Household Goods, Hair Accessories, Books, Baskets, Furniture and Furnishings, Clothing, Curtains |
| Website | https://www.orphansaidinternational.org/shop-or-volunteer |
| Telephone | +6432184940 |
| Address | 106 Spey Street, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand |
Hours
- Monday
- 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Tuesday
- 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Wednesday
- 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Thursday
- 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Friday
- 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Saturday
- 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Reviews
“I was in Invercargill looking at second-hand shops and this was the finest of the bunch. Great labels, beautifully laid out, and two delightful ladies at the counter. A fantastic way to conclude the day.”
“A good selection of things at a reasonable price. I’ve hoped here and will continue to do so. It’s well worth a look if you’re looking for high-quality used items.”
“To help their cause, they are selling both used and new stuff. Well-organized Op Shop, with a large selection of apparel, housewares, shoes, and other miscellaneous products.”
2. SPCA Op Shop
| Best Known For | Women, Men and Kids Clothing, Jewellery, Homeware, Kitchenware, Linen, Toys, Furniture, Pet Supplies |
| Website | https://www.spca.nz/opshops?shop=invercargill-spey-street-op-shop |
| Telephone | 1. +6432141865 2. +6437779400 |
| glengarry.opshop@spca.nz | |
| Address | 1. 204 Spey Street, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand 2. 82 Glengarry Crescent, Glengarry, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand |
Hours
- Monday
- 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Tuesday
- 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Wednesday
- 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Thursday
- 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Friday
- 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Saturday
- 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Reviews
“Don’t pass up this opportunity! They had a lot of nice things, and I found a gorgeous dress in my size and style for $10. Don’t miss the upstairs, which has shoes, books, and other items. As of this afternoon (April 12), they offer an incredibly lovely pair of forestal brown leather Hispanitas boots in size 37, I believe for $15. Go get these if that’s your shoe size!! If I could fit my gigantic size 41 feet inside, I would have bought them in a hurry.”
“Friendly staff and a clean secondhand store! There’s a lot to pick from, as well as “bag” bargains where you can fill a bag for a certain amount ($5 for a bag of shoes, $6 for apparel, with some clothing exempt). I had a great day because I found two extremely excellent merino wool sweaters!”
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3. Red Cross Shop
| Best Known For | Furniture, Clothing, Footwear, Accessories, Curtains, Books, Toys, Kitchenware, Homeware, Manchester, Accessories, Eyewear |
| Website | https://www.redcross.org.nz/about-us/contact-us/map-of-new-zealand-red-cross-locations/ |
| Telephone | +6432181929 |
| shop.invercargill@redcross.org.nz | |
| Address | 102 Yarrow Street, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand |
Hours
- Monday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday
- 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Reviews
“Wonderful thrift store. I made a few purchases, but the guy at the desk continued staring at us. (Two ladies, 60 and 82) They may have people thieving, but it’s a little unsettling.”
“Love the op shop and the staff.”
4. The Salvation Army Family Store
| Best Known For | Thrift Shopping |
| Website | https://www.salvationarmy.org.nz/ |
| Telephone | 1. +6432172879 2. +6432145380 |
| public.relations@salvationarmy.org.nz | |
| Address | 1. 53 King Street, Windsor, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand 2. 109 Yarrow Street, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand |
Hours
- Monday
- 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
- Tuesday
- 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
- Wednesday
- 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
- Thursday
- 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
- Friday
- 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
- Saturday
- 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Reviews
“Some wonderful quality used goods and you can sometimes get a bargain… but I recently bought a set of baby garments for a virtually new shop price, so it can be fairly pricey if they think it’s worth the price (you are bound to find cheaper stuff on Trade Me). One nice lady there is fantastic at giving great deals on certain items, but you have to go at the appropriate time. There aren’t many children’s toys, and they’re a bit of a jumble to sort through.”
“I’d passed this Invercargill op shop a few times before, but I stopped in today and was pleasantly impressed. Good assortment of apparel and shoes, and I was able to select a few items at a reasonable price and of good quality. The staff is also quite friendly and helpful.”
5. Hato Hone St John Retail Store
| Best Known For | Secondhand Clothes, Furniture, Toys, Books |
| Website | https://www.stjohn.org.nz/shop/retail-stores/invercargill/ |
| Telephone | +6432184332 |
| Shirley.rumler@stjohn.org.nz | |
| Address | 130 Yarrow Street, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand |
Hours
- Monday
- 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Tuesday
- 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Wednesday
- 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Thursday
- 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Friday
- 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Saturday
- 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Reviews
“They have some good things, but you’ll have to work hard to find them! For example, I saw garments from The Warehouse in the “high end” section, so don’t rely on their categorising. (By the way, no criticism intended for the wonderful volunteers – they must sort through goods to categorise and sell – just pointing out that it’s worthwhile to walk through all the racks.) The houseware department has a few excellent items as well, so it’s definitely worth a look.”
“Really roomy with a little bit of everything – clothes, furniture, toys, books, and so on. The staff is quite friendly, and there are many high-quality things available. Invercargill’s best op shop, in my opinion.”
“I like the book section here. Also, because they arrange everything, the items are always of great quality and easy to find in terms of size. Also, being open on Saturdays is a plus!”
6. HospiceShop Southland
| Best Known For | Clothing, Games and Toys, Videos and Cassettes, Vinyl LP Records, Hardware, Cane Ware, Jewellery, Pictures, Paintings and Frames, Furniture, Kitchenware, Manchester, Fine China, Glassware, Books, Sports Equipment |
| Website | https://www.hospicesouthland.org.nz/pages/shop/ |
| Telephone | +6432145317 |
| invercargill@hospiceshop.org.nz office@hospicesouthland.org.nz | |
| Address | 117 Yarrow Street, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand |
Hours
- Monday
- 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Thursday
- 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Friday
- 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Saturday
- 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Reviews
“My shopping experience at this op shop on Yarrow Street, Invercargill immediately across from Autoplex, was fantastic. Friendly and knowledgeable volunteers contribute to this shop’s status as one of the greatest op shops in Invercargill. Products are reasonably priced, and there is something for everyone. If I had something to donate, this would be the first place I would go because the things provided benefit the important work that the Hospice does for the community at large in caring for persons and families in need. The above shop has installed a more modern customer service counter, which is more inviting and acceptable to the eye than the previous one, since my last visit. It presents items of interest much more clearly and easily.”
“I love this business since it has amazing secondhand clothes at the best pricing. I go there at least once a week.”
