12 Second Hand Stores in Rotorua
When mentioning Rotorua, people automatically think steam and mud baths. Or maybe outdoor pursuits like mountain biking or one of the many tourist attractions spring to mind. Rotorua is also know for its cultural heritage and there is plenty to see and do. But for those who want to spend money without making too big a dent in their wallet there is also a variety of second hand stores in Rotorua to visit.
Stores
(see below for link to map)
- Rotorua Antiques & Collectables
- M & S Trading Co
- Habitat for Humanity Restore
- Hospice Shop
- St Barnabas Op shop
- Red Cross Shop Urban Ore – temporarily closed
- St Vincent De Paul Centre (there are two shops Old taupo Road and Te Ngae Shopping Centre)
- The Salvation Army
- St Lukes Anglican Church
- Red Cross Shop Rotorua
Top 3
My top three stores are the Rotorua Antiques & Collectables where I try to buy a little something each time I visit. Chris the owner is so welcoming and knowledgeable. Next is the Hospice shop which is a rather large store and the ladies who work there always have smile and ready for a chat. Then there is M & S Trading a great second hand store, its not a charity shop but I always manage to find something to buy (of course) Its one of the few second hand stores around.
One of my latest finds was a couple of art deco looking headboards. Not sure if they are art deco or not, what do you think? These came from the Restore Shop.
Not that I was in the need of a pottery tea pot but just loved this collection at M & S Trading Company.
Follow this link for the map of the stores in Rotorua
If you have time to visit Tauranga then make sure to check out the blog here where I visit 18 stores
what I do with my finds
Some of what I find gets turned into other things that I sell see below. Of course some of my collection gets used for props for the photos. What do you with the things you find do you add to a collection or turn it into something else? I would love to hear your story come over to my Facebook group and let us know
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Thank you for your lovely comments re Rotorua Hospice shop.
We enjoy spending time with our customers,and we have many that visit daily…..just in case they miss a bargain !!
Thank you!
Thank you for this wonderful information on all the great op shops in Rotorua. It’s always frustrating going to a new place and wondering how many great finds your missing out on because you don’t know where all the op shops are. I think the first treasure I’ve found is you! Thank you!