Thrift stores in Wellington
Wellington, Wellington has 37 thrift and charity shops on the map right now. 27 of them are charity shops and 10 are independent second-hand stores, so Wellington gives you both flavours of thrifting in one trip. Stock turns over fast in all of them, so the shop that had nothing last month might have your thing this week.
This guide covers every thrift store we could verify in and around Wellington (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include St Vincent de Paul and St Vincent de Paul, plus David n White Gallery — each with its own personality, which is half the fun. If a shop's missing from Wellington's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet — the scene is bigger than any single dataset.
The Wellington thrift lineup
37 mapped within about 40 km:
St Vincent de Paul
Charity shop
St Vincent de Paul is a charity shop on 153 Karori Road, Wellington. St Vincent de Paul also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-16:30.
153 Karori Road, Wellington, 6012
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-16:30
St Vincent de Paul
Charity shop
St Vincent de Paul is a charity shop. St Vincent de Paul also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00.
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00
David n White Gallery
Second-hand store
David n White Gallery is an independent second-hand store on 88 Abel Smith Street. David n White Gallery also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-14:00; Su off.
88 Abel Smith Street
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-14:00; Su off
Saint Vincent de Paul Op Shop
Charity shop
Saint Vincent de Paul Op Shop — a charity shop on 99 Upland Road. Also worth knowing about Saint Vincent de Paul Op Shop: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-17:30; Sa 09:00-16:30; it has a website with more detail.
99 Upland Road
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:30; Sa 09:00-16:30
City Mission store
Second-hand store
City Mission store — an independent second-hand store.
SPCA Op-shop
Charity shop
SPCA Op-shop — a charity shop.
Salvation Army Family Store
Charity shop
Salvation Army Family Store is a charity shop on 31 Onepu Road.
31 Onepu Road
Huha
Charity shop
Huha — a charity shop on 162 Cuba Street. Also worth knowing about Huha: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa-Su 10:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
162 Cuba Street
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa-Su 10:00-17:00
Mary Potter Hospice Shop
Charity shop
Mary Potter Hospice Shop — a charity shop, found on 255 Karori Road in Wellington. Also worth knowing about Mary Potter Hospice Shop: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00; Su 10:00-14:00.
255 Karori Road, Wellington, 6012
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00; Su 10:00-14:00
Cash Converters
Second-hand store
Cash Converters — an independent second-hand store.
St Peter's Shop
Charity shop
St Peter's Shop is a charity shop.
Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
Charity shop
Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store is a charity shop. Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo,Sa 10:00-13:00; Tu-Fr 10:00-15:00.
Hours: Mo,Sa 10:00-13:00; Tu-Fr 10:00-15:00
Mary Potter Hospice Shop on Cuba street
Charity shop
Mary Potter Hospice Shop on Cuba street — a charity shop, found on 264 Cuba Street in Te Aro, Wellington. Also worth knowing about Mary Potter Hospice Shop on Cuba street: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 11:00-15:00; it has a website with more detail.
264 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington, 6011
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 11:00-15:00
Honour
Second-hand store
Honour is an independent second-hand store on 152 Vivian Street, Te Aro, Wellington. Honour also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00, Sa 10:00-17:30, Su 11:00-16:30; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
152 Vivian Street, Te Aro, Wellington, 6011
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00, Sa 10:00-17:30, Su 11:00-16:30
Phone: +64 4 385 1560
Mary Potter Hospice Shop Thorndon
Charity shopRun by Mary Potter
Mary Potter Hospice Shop Thorndon is a charity shop run by Mary Potter on 95 Thorndon Quay, Pipitea, Wellington. Mary Potter Hospice Shop Thorndon also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-16:00, Sa 10:00-14:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
95 Thorndon Quay, Pipitea, Wellington, 6011
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-16:00, Sa 10:00-14:00
Phone: +64 4 472 5819
Mary Potter Hospice Shop Porirua
Charity shopRun by Mary Potter
Mary Potter Hospice Shop Porirua is a charity shop run by Mary Potter on 21 Kenepuru Drive, Porirua. Mary Potter Hospice Shop Porirua also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
21 Kenepuru Drive, Porirua, 5022
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-16:00
Phone: +64 4 237 2313
Family Store
Charity shopRun by The Salvation Army
Run by The Salvation Army, Family Store is a charity shop, found on 4 Steyne Avenue in Plimmerton. Also worth knowing about Family Store: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-16:30; Sa 09:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
4 Steyne Avenue, Plimmerton, 5026
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-16:30; Sa 09:00-16:00
Phone: +64 4 233 1313
Vinnies
Charity shop
Vinnies is a charity shop.
Red Cross Shop
Charity shop
Red Cross Shop — a charity shop.
St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington Area
Charity shop
St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington Area is a charity shop on 4 Broderick Road. St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington Area also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-16:30.
4 Broderick Road
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-16:30
Te Omanga Hospice Shop
Charity shop
Te Omanga Hospice Shop — a charity shop on 154 Jackson Street. Also worth knowing about Te Omanga Hospice Shop: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:30-17:00; Sa, Su 10:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
154 Jackson Street
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:30-17:00; Sa, Su 10:00-16:00
Phone: +64 4 589 5141
Salvation Army Family Store
Charity shop
Salvation Army Family Store — a charity shop. Also worth knowing about Salvation Army Family Store: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
Phone: +64 4 476 0239
St John's Trust Op Shop
Charity shop
St John's Trust Op Shop is a charity shop. St John's Trust Op Shop also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00.
Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00
Mary Potter Hospice Shop
Charity shop
Mary Potter Hospice Shop is a charity shop.
Salvation Army Family Store
Second-hand store
Salvation Army Family Store — an independent second-hand store.
Red Cross
Charity shop
Red Cross — a charity shop.
Opportunity for animals
Charity shop
Opportunity for animals — a charity shop on 162 Riddiford Street.
162 Riddiford Street
St John
Charity shop
St John is a charity shop.
Salvation Army
Charity shop
Salvation Army is a charity shop.
The Oasis Church Opportunities Shop
Second-hand store
The Oasis Church Opportunities Shop is an independent second-hand store. The Oasis Church Opportunities Shop also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:30-16:00; Sa 09:30-14:00.
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:30-16:00; Sa 09:30-14:00
Opportunity for animals
Charity shop
Opportunity for animals — a charity shop on 37 Miramar Avenue. Also worth knowing about Opportunity for animals: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:30-17:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00.
37 Miramar Avenue
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:30-17:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00
The Salvation Army
Charity shop
The Salvation Army is a charity shop.
Salvation Army Family Store
Second-hand store
Salvation Army Family Store — an independent second-hand store.
Second Treasures Shop
Second-hand storeRun by Wellington City Council
Run by Wellington City Council, Second Treasures Shop is an independent second-hand store.
Savemart
Second-hand store
Savemart is an independent second-hand store on 10 Commerce Crescent, Waitangirua. Savemart also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
10 Commerce Crescent, Waitangirua, 5024
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00
Trash Palace
Second-hand storeRun by Porirua City Council
Trash Palace is an independent second-hand store run by Porirua City Council on 20 Broken Hill Road, Porirua. Trash Palace also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 08:30-17:00; Su 09:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
20 Broken Hill Road, Porirua, 5022
Hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-17:00; Su 09:00-17:00
Phone: +64 4 237 6760
Salvation Army Worship and Community Centre
Charity shopRun by The Salvation Army
Run by The Salvation Army, Salvation Army Worship and Community Centre is a charity shop, found on 223 Riddiford Street in Wellington. Also worth knowing about Salvation Army Worship and Community Centre: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-17:30, Sa 10:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
223 Riddiford Street, Wellington, 6021
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-17:30, Sa 10:00-16:00
Phone: +64 4 389 4583
What the map tells us about thrifting in Wellington
21 of the 37 shops list their opening hours, which is unusually helpful for Wellington — thrift stores are notorious for surprise closures. Still, call ahead if you're making a special trip to Wellington; volunteer-run shops sometimes close early on quiet days.
10 shops have websites listed, worth a look before you go — some post new arrivals or sale days online.
The Wellington thrift circuit
Plot these 37 on a map and the day plans itself: St Vincent de Paul on 153 Karori Road, St Vincent de Paul, David n White Gallery on 88 Abel Smith Street, Saint Vincent de Paul Op Shop on 99 Upland Road, City Mission store, SPCA Op-shop, Salvation Army Family Store on 31 Onepu Road, and Huha on 162 Cuba Street. That's the full Wellington circuit in one sensible order. 29 more are listed below.
Thrifting tips for Wellington
Regulars learn these fast; visitors to Wellington can skip the learning curve:
- The book section is underpriced everywhere at St Vincent de Paul. Books are heavy, slow to sell, and priced to clear. First editions and out-of-print gems hide here regularly.
- Bring a tape measure at St Vincent de Paul. The perfect sideboard is useless if it won't fit through your door. Tape measure in the bag, every trip.
- Learn your fabrics. A quick touch tells wool from acrylic, leather from pleather. Natural fibres at thrift prices are the whole game.
- Cash still talks. Some small shops prefer cash and a few will deal a little on big items if you're paying cash. Worth having some on you.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Wellington — that covers the town itself plus the surrounding communities you'd reasonably drive to for a thrifting run. Listings come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by local volunteers, so a brand-new shop in Wellington can take a while to appear. Spotted a closure among the 37, or a shop we missed entirely? The map is the source of truth here — one OpenStreetMap edit corrects it for everyone.
Prices at Wellington's thrift stores are set by each shop and change constantly, so we don't list them. As a rough rule, charity shops are the cheapest, independents sit in the middle, and anything labelled vintage costs more everywhere — Wellington included.
Thrift store listings for Wellington: 37 mapped from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Photos from Wikimedia Commons contributors; individual photo credits appear in captions. Listing data was last refreshed automatically — verify hours before visiting.