Op Shops

Ballina has affectionately earned the title as the ‘Op Shop Capital’ so if you like to search for hidden treasures, second hand goods and bargains, then you will enjoy a great day out exploring the op shops scattered across this beautiful riverside town.

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The Ballina Bargain Centre is located at 77 Tamar Street. They have everything from large furniture items to clothing, kids toys and household items. 

ADRA at 17 Kerr Street, is on the corner of Tamar Street. They also manage ADRA Furniture, a used furniture shop right next door. They stock clothing, furniture, books, electrical goods, kitchenware and bric-a-brac. Funds raised from ADRA Op Shops are used to fund a range of local community projects such as women refuges, at-risk youth intervention, drug and alcohol counselling as well as literacy and job skill training.

Ballina Anglican Op Shop at 112 Tamar Street provides an outlet for good value clothing and funds raised help support local welfare programs.

Westpac Helicopter Rescuee shop is at 2/8 Martin Street. They stock clean clothing, linen, manchester, foot wear and general bric-a-brac. I don’t think we need to explain where these funds go!

Vinnies is at 7 Martin Street. This shop feels a bit like a big old-fashioned family variety store. A great range of clothing, kids toys and kitchen items and linen. They are also open Saturday’s 9am-12pm.

Northern Rivers Animal Shelter shop is at 2/68 River Street. The Northern Rivers Animal Services is a not-for-profit, volunteer organisation that aims to rescue and rehome abandoned cats and dogs. The funds raised from their store go to helping these animals. They stock a large range of household items, clothing, baby items, even artwork! 

Lifeline is at 212 River Street, Ballina’s main street. This shop prides itself on merchandising their stock to look like a fashion store. You’ll get great quality clothing and accessories, books, children’s items, ladies shoes, hats and handbags. This is a great place to add some funky items to your wardrobe.

The Salvage Shed is open 9.30am-3:30pm daily at 167 Southern Cross Dr. They carry all sorts of reclaimed and pre-loved items here including recycled building materials, furniture, bikes, tools, bric a brac and tested electrical items. Its operated by Momentum Collective, a not for profit community organisation supporting people living with a disability and the shop supports their programs. If you have a special project in mind, check this place out. It is really fascinating!

Whatever you are looking for, Ballina is sure to please if not delight your bargain shopping senses. Go on grab a bargain!