Thrift shops provide a wide range of previously owned goods, including retro apparel, oddball collectibles, and home goods. So, here are the six of them we’ve determined to be the best ones for quality second-hand items in Taupo.
Taupo’s Top 6 Op Shops
- SPCA Op Shop – rated 3.8 out of 5
- The Op Shop Taupo – rated 4.1 out of 5
- Red Cross Shop – rated 4.3 out of 5
- The Salvation Army – rated 3.7 out of 5
- Hospice Shop Taupo – rated 4.6 out of 5
- Care Op Shop – rated 4.4 out of 5
1. SPCA Op Shop
| Best Known For | Clothing, Jewellery, Homeware, Kitchenware, Linen, Toys, Furniture |
| Website | https://www.spca.nz/opshops?shop=taupo-op-shop |
| Telephone | +6473773946 |
| info@spca.nz | |
| Address | 32 Oruanui Street, Taupō 3330, 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 – 4:00 pm
- Sunday
- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Reviews
“Excellent service, friendly staff, and moderately priced items for a good cause. Every other day, I go and am always impressed.”
“Excellent op shop with reasonable prices and a well-organized layout.”
“Outstanding support and reasonable pricing. They also have a good range of secondhand books.”
2. The Op Shop Taupo
| Best Known For | Recycled Clothes, Accessories, Household items, Books |
| Website | https://www.theopshoptaupo.com/ |
| Telephone | +6473786595 |
| admin@theopshoptaupo.com opshop.taupo@xtra.co.nz | |
| Address | 46 Tītīraupenga Street, Taupō 3330, 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 – 2:00 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Reviews
“Awesome little Op shop with loads of great bargains.”
“I got some good books and my better half got some high-quality apparel. Also, the person behind the counter is quite friendly.”
“It is a huge thrift store with a wide selection and reasonable prices. It’s worth a stop if you’ve forgotten something you need. Men’s jackets are a little scarce. Men, on the other hand, rarely replace their apparel, thus guy stuff is a little harder to come by. However, there is an abundance of other apparel.”
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3. Red Cross Shop
| Best Known For | Clothing, Accessories, Footwear, Curtains, Books, Toys, Kitchenware, Homeware, Manchester, Electronic appliances |
| Website | https://www.redcross.org.nz/about-us/contact-us/map-of-new-zealand-red-cross-locations/ |
| Telephone | +6473770886 |
| shop.taupo@redcross.org.nz | |
| Address | 79 Te Heuheu Street, Taupō 3330, 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
- 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Reviews
“A lovely group of females. And a fantastic Op shop. It’s a great spot in Taupo to stop by because you never know what you’ll find.”
“A wonderful little op shop that is well worth a visit. They offered some fantastic apparel deals as well as a plethora of cheap toys for the kids. I would recommend it to others.”
“Taupo’s Best op shop. This place is cFresh, well-organized by size and colour, and a joy to shop in.”
4. The Salvation Army
| Best Known For | Recycled household goods, Clothing and Furniture |
| Website | https://www.salvationarmy.org.nz/help-us/family-stores |
| Telephone | +6473784472 |
| public.relations@salvationarmy.org.nz | |
| Address | 77 Spa Road, Taupō 3330, 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
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Reviews
“Second-hand shop with good grade and pricing.”
“The store is beautifully put up and huge, with some good displays of comparable items. There isn’t much parking accessible in front, but it’s good if you don’t mind walking down the side street.”
“I enjoy shopping in thrift stores, especially Salvation Army stores. There is a lot of variety, and everything is in wonderful condition. It feels good to know I’m receiving a decent deal while also contributing to community care and support.”
“The best op shop I’ve ever gone to (and I’ve been to a lot!) This shop’s inventory, pricing, quality, layout, and atmosphere are all excellent. I’m very glad I went while in Taupo.”
5. Hospice Shop Taupo
| Best Known For | Used Clothing, DVD’s, Books and Puzzles |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/LakeTaupoHospiceRetail/ |
| Telephone | +6473773493 |
| shoptaupo@laketaupohospice.co.nz | |
| Address | Totara Point Shopping Centre 15/29 Tōtara Street, Taupō 3330, 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 – 4:00 pm
- Sunday
- 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
Reviews
“I love this shop and go there every time I visit Taupo. The business is well-organized, and the prices are generally competitive. They have a wide range of everything. However, the yarn/wool in the craft section is overpriced… as much as new in the shop across the street.”
6. Care Op Shop
| Best Known For | Second hand Clothes, Shoes, Bags, Crockery, Kitchen items |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/CARECOMMUNITYNZ |
| Telephone | +64272225776 |
| careopsmanager@gmail.com | |
| Address | 34 Nukuhau Street, Taupō 3330, 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 – 1:00 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Reviews
“Superb range and selection. Nice kitchen appliance area. The cattery upstairs is always spotless, and the babies are content. Helen is incredible. My boyfriend adores her. All revenues from the shop are used to save the lives of animals around the Taupo and the larger Taupo area. I’m thrilled to be able to help this thrift store.”
“Everything is in abundance. A must-see for op shoppers or anyone shopping for affordably priced products.”
