Te Rapa Op Shop Trail
Te Rapa in Hamilton is full of hidden secondhand treasures just waiting to be discovered.
If you are short on time then make sure to hit the Te Rapa Op Shops. I spent a couple of hours exploring and found some absolute gems! Here’s everything you need to know for your own treasure hunting adventure.
Quick Tips for Te Rapa:
- Best parking: Restore
- Eateries nearby: The Base shopping complex
- Number of op shops: 2
- Hidden gem alert: The Salvation Army store is very close to Spotlight
The Op Shop Trail
Habitat for Humanity Restore
Location: 29 Bryant Road Te Rapa Hamilton
Opening Hours: 9am – 4:45 am Monday to Saturday, closed Sunday
What you’ll find:
- They have lots of everything but majority of clothes
- Homewares
- Electrical goods
- Furniture
My hot tip: This store is a treasure trove of second hand furniture.
Salvation Army Family Store
Location: 369 Te Rapa Road
Opening Hours: 9am – 5pm M-F, Sat 9am -4 pm, Sunday Closed
What you’ll find:
- A large amount of clothing
- Does have homewares
- Small amount of Furniture
My hot tip: Make sure to have a look in the front window for some gems
Making a Day of It
Where to Fuel Up
- Mavis & Co – on Grey St Hamilton East
- Two Birds Eatery – has a nice courtyard area also in Hamilton East
Other Spots Worth Checking
- There are quite a few secondhand shops in Hamilton: Central City or Hamilton East
- Hamilton Collectables Market if visiting on a Saturday
Local Tips
- The early bird catches the worm – the earlier in the day the better
- If in the central city make sure to purchase parking
Your Turn!
While there are only two op shops in the Te Rapa op shop Trail it’s part of about 26 op shops in the greater Hamilton area. Have you been op shopping in Hamilton? I’d love to hear about your favorite finds or any shops I might have missed! Drop a comment below or send me a message.
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