Here are the seven op shops we’ve determined to be the best ones for quality second-hand items in New Plymouth.
New Plymouth’s Top 7 Op Shops
- SPCA Op Shop New Plymouth – rated 4.0 out of 5
- Red Cross Shop – rated 4.2 out of 5
- Hato Hone St John Retail Store – rated 4.4 out of 5
- St Mary’s Cathedral Op Shop – rated 4.0 out of 5
- Vinnies – rated 3.9 out of 5
- HospiceShop Westown – rated 4.1 out of 5
- Salvation Army Family Store – rated 4.3 out of 5
1. SPCA Op Shop New Plymouth
| Best Known For | Women, Men and Kids Clothing, Linen, Toys, Furniture, Pet Supplies, Jewellery, Homeware, Kitchenware |
| Website | https://www.spca.nz/services/new-plymouth-devon-street-op-shop |
| Telephone | +6467588716 |
| info@spca.nz | |
| Address | 251 Devon Street West, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand |
Hours
- Monday
- 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Tuesday
- 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Wednesday
- 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Thursday
- 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Friday
- 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Saturday
- 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Sunday
- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Reviews
“Wonderful Opportunity Shop. I go most Sundays since there is always something new and exciting. On Sunday, the ladies are wonderful and incredibly nice. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for something to do on a Sunday.”
“I love op shops. The lady at the counter was very nice and I got some lovely tops for a good price :)”
2. Red Cross Shop
| Best Known For | Clothing, Accessories, Footwear, Furniture, Books, Toys, Kitchenware, Homeware, Manchester, New Eyewear |
| Website | https://www.redcross.org.nz/about-us/contact-us/map-of-new-zealand-red-cross-locations/ |
| Telephone | +6467572610 |
| shop.newplymouth@redcross.org.nz | |
| Address | 18 Gover Street, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand |
Hours
- Monday
- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Thursday
- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Friday
- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Saturday
- 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Reviews
“I believe it would have been a better shop given its central location. The shop is attractive and well-equipped for bargain shopping. Lovely females serving. Very handy.”
“A fantastic little op shop with decent prices. They’re also pretty tidy and well organized :)”
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3. Hato Hone St John Retail Store
| Best Known For | Secondhand Clothes, Furniture, Toys, Books |
| Website | https://www.stjohn.org.nz/shop/retail-stores/new-plymouth/ |
| Telephone | +6467588857 |
| NewPlymouth.Opshop@stjohn.org.nz | |
| Address | 292 Devon Street East, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4312, New Zealand |
Hours
- Monday
- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Thursday
- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Friday
- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Saturday
- 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Reviews
“Lovely little charity shop. Plus, the items and clothing are priced well. Also, it’s very tidy inside!”
“The best op shop in New Plymouth I’ve travelled from the Northland to Taranaki! The best rates and the friendliest employees, not to mention a large selection. They have everything from clothes to household necessities to books.”
4. St Marys Cathedral Op Shop
| Best Known For | Thrift Shopping |
| Address | 40 Vivian Street, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310, 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
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Reviews
“Wonderful small op shop! Beautifully remodelled, fun, new, and inviting. Great bargains, simple to wander around, awesome little play area for the kids, and the employees are very friendly! It’s definitely worth a look!”
5. Vinnies
| Best Known For | Used Furniture, Household Appliances, Clothing, Books |
| Website | https://www.svdp.org.nz/ |
| Telephone | +6467586740 |
| national@svdp.org.nz | |
| Address | 573 Devon Street East, Fitzroy, New Plymouth 4312, New Zealand |
Hours
- Monday
- 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
- Tuesday
- 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
- Wednesday
- 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
- Thursday
- 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
- Friday
- 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Reviews
“Hard to find. Small store.”
6. HospiceShop Westown
| Best Known For | Women, Men and Kids Clothing, Jewellery, Homeware, Kitchenware, Toys, Furniture, Pet Items |
| Website | https://www.hospicetaranaki.org.nz/ |
| Telephone | +6467538640 |
| info@hospicetaranaki.org.nz | |
| Address | 116 Tukapa Street, Westown, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand |
Hours
- Monday
- 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Thursday
- 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Friday
- 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Saturday
- 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Reviews
“Until recently, I was fortunate to live and work so close to this op shop in New Plymouth. I’ve been known to take a long lunch break to shop when they’re open – the pricing is very cheap and I’ve gotten some great deals.”
“Excellent second-hand store. Everything my wife brought was inexpensive, ranging from $2 to $3. I paid $18 for some handcrafted leather shoes. There are numerous options – clothes, furnishings, toys, books, and CDs.
7. Salvation Army Family Store
| Best Known For | Budgeting Advice, Food and Clothing Assistance, Life Skills Programmes |
| Website | http://www.salvationarmy.org.nz/ |
| Telephone | +6467589339 |
| public.relations@salvationarmy.org.nz | |
| Address | 139 Gill Street, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310, 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 – 5:00 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Reviews
“People with good intentions and kind hearts. Pricing is reasonable. Volunteering is enjoyable. I love how everything flows in through the door and then out through donations to people in their own unique ways.”
“This thrift store has a good assortment of things. We were going back to Auckland when we happened upon this op shop. I have a couple of good pairs of shorts. The counter staff was also quite friendly.”
