Best op shops on the Mid North Coast
Recommended by residents of the region.
Ellie Chamberlain
July 23, 2025
I have never enjoyed shopping – the bright lights, loud music, loads of people. Online shopping is of no interest either. I do enough endless scrolling as it is.
Op-shopping, on the other hand, is a delight. The thrill when I find something unique – seemingly one of a kind nowadays, or an item to take me back to my childhood is a true simple pleasure in life. I’m always heading straight to the glassware shelves, hoping to find an ornate candle holder or fancy champagne glass. Op-shops really are a great time – not to mention the cost-of-living relief – that usually support good and local causes.
The Mid North Coast has a bunch of excellent Opportunity Shops. Here’s a list of the top options submitted by subscribers of the Mid North Coaster, because who better to ask than the residents of our towns and villages.
And if we missed something, just let us know! Email [email protected]
Woolgoolga
🟡 The Open Door op shop at St. Augustine's Church
📍 21 Scarborough St, Woolgoolga
🕰️ Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm, closed weekends
“Most clothing is only two dollars or less, and they always have a great range. New mum-tip: baby clothes are only 50c a piece here.
“While in Woopi, a visit to the Vinnies and Lifehouse Care op shops are also a must.”
Coffs Harbour
🟡 Westpac Rescue Helicopter op shop
📍 22 Scarba St, Coffs Harbour
🕰️ Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm, Sat 9am to 12pm, closed Sundays.
“Only a small shop, with a good turnover of stock and very friendly people.”
There is a Helicopter op shop in Coffs. Picture: Rescue Helicopter website
Urunga
🟡 Vinnies
📍2/19 Bonville St, Urunga
🕰️ Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm, Sat 9am to 12.30pm, closed Sundays.
“Right next to the post office in Bonville Street, with a regular turnover of clothes, pet blankets, kitchen items, and great friendly staff - open during business hours and staffed by volunteers.”
🟡 Op shop in the Uniting Church
📍45 Bonville Street
🕰️ Mon-Fri 9am to 12pm, closed weekends
“New items all the time.”
“Value for money, the former URUNGA Uniting Church Op Shop is the best for value and service BUT cash only please. Might even get a valuable keepsake.”
🟡 St Barnabas op shop, located in the hall of the Anglican Church.
📍5 Bowra St, Urunga
🕰️ Mon, Wed, Fri 9am to 1pm, Saturday 9am to 12pm.
“Urunga punches well above its weight for decent op shops in a little town.”
St Barnabas op shop is located inside the Anglican Church in Urunga. Picture: Google Maps.
Bellingen
🟡 Meg's Op Shop & Boutique - Anglican Parish of the Bellinger
📍50 Hyde St, Bellingen
🕰️ Mon - Saturday 9.30am to 12.30pm, closes 3.30pm on Fridays, closed Thursdays Sundays.
“The quality of its stock far exceeds the normal standard of goods in most op shops yet their prices are just as cheap - if not more so. Some customers have claimed that they have travelled from Sydney just to visit Meg’s. The staff are friendly & enthusiastic with the shop layout being very professionally presented. It is more like a boutique but with op shop prices.
“If you’re wondering about the name, Meg isn’t is a local community hero or identity. The shop is run by wonderful volunteers for the Anglican Church of Bellingen which is called St Margaret’s. Meg is an abbreviation of the church’s name.”
Kempsey
🟡 Salvos
📍25 Smith St, Kempsey
🕰️ Mon - Sat 9am to 5pm, closed Sundays.
“It’s huge and every time I go in there, I find something, whether it’s furniture or clothing.”
The old Rectory is located inside Kempsey’s Anglican Church. Picture: All Sainta Anglican Parish Kempsey website.
🟡 The Old Rectory op shop in the Anglican Church
📍28 Kemp St, West Kempsey (opposite the railway station)
🕰️ Mon - Friday 8.30 to 1pm, closed weekends.
“The prices are extremely cheap - too cheap really - and there's rooms full of bargains including ladies men's and children clothing, china, books, linen, bags, craft items, and heaps more. Everything is clean and tidy and it is run by volunteers.”
Port Macquarie
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🟡 Willing and Able
📍38-39 Jindalee Rd, Port Macquarie
🕰️ Mon - Fri 9am to 3.30pm, Sat 9am to 1pm, closed Sundays.
“It has a coffee bar, too.”
Picture: Willing and Able website
🟡 Community Crafts
📍Colonial Arcade, Shop 5-6, Unit 25/27 Hay St, Port Macquarie
🕰️ Tues 10am to 3.30pm, Wed - Fri 10am to 5pm, Sat 10am to 4.30pm, closed Sundays and Mondays.
“An op shop with a difference. It’s only crafty type things but includes sewing etc. Dawn is the person who has set it up and she’s passionate about sustainability…worth a visit”
🟡 4 Life
📍10 Bellbowrie St, Port Macquarie
🕰️ Tues - Fri 9am to 3pm, closed weekends
“Fun place to volunteer too.”
Wauchope
🟡 Salvos
📍7 MacKay St, Wauchope
🕰️ Mon - Fri 8.30am to 4pm, closed weekends.
Taree
🟡 Valley Vintage
📍66 Chatham Ave, Taree
🕰️ Mon - Fri 9am to 4.30pm, Sat 9am to 12.30pm, closed Sundays.
Wingham
🟡 2nd Chance Wares
📍42 Bent Street, Wingham
🕰️ +61 403 847 162
“They fundraise for cancer, offer a cuppa and chat, have a huge variety available, the staff are always willing to help and are lovely and they currently have a mini grocery store due to Coles in Wingham being closed.”
2nd Chance Wares in Wingham includes a mini mart. Picture: 2nd Chance Wares Facebook page.
Kendall
🟡 Kendall Community op shop
📍1A Comboyne St, Kendall
🕰️ Mon - Fri 9am to 4pm, Sat 9am to 12pm, closed Sundays.
“Who serve good priced food. We are monthly visitors there from Verges Creek.”
There you have it – plenty of recommendations on where you can op shop. Enjoy keeping the circular economy alive while finding something for yourself or a pre-loved gift for someone else.
📢 Where’s your favourite op-shop and why? Send a message to [email protected] and we’ll add it to the list.
Thumbnail: 2nd Chance Wares Wingham Facebook page.