WHAT OP SHOPPERS RECOMMEND · 2026
Top 10 op shops in Tasmania.
Plan your next Tasmania op-shop outing with a short guide to what makes each shop worth a look, what to browse for and where to find it.
The shortlist at a glance
10 places to explore- #1Hobart City Mission — Moonah Mega-StoreClothing and a broad second-hand range · Moonah, TAS
- #2Salvos Stores — New TownClothing near Hobart · New Town, TAS
- Equal #3Lifeline - HobartClothing on Argyle Street · Hobart, TAS
- Equal #3Vinnies — South HobartVintage and retro clothing · South Hobart, TAS
- Equal #5Mission On GeorgeBoutique browsing in Launceston · Launceston, TAS
- Equal #5North Hobart Uniting Op ShopDresses and clothing · North Hobart, TAS
- Equal #5Red Cross Shop HobartA city clothing browse · Hobart, TAS
- Equal #5Strahan Community Op ShopWest coast stop · Strahan, TAS
- Equal #5Ten Lives Op Shop - Rosny ParkRosny Park stop · Rosny Park, TAS
- Equal #5Vinnies — BolandLaunceston clothing · Launceston, TAS
The Tasmania shortlist
Here’s why each shop made the list and what to look for when you visit. Stock changes with donations, so leave room for a surprise.
- #1Moonah, TAS
Hobart City Mission — Moonah Mega-Store
Clothing and a broad second-hand range
Why it’s our number one
Moonah stands out for its huge clothing range, vintage finds and the number of shoppers who recommend making the trip beyond central Hobart. It attracted the strongest support in our research, making it our top pick for a proper rummage. Allow time to explore; opinions on the layout are mixed.
Sources
- RACT: Tasmania’s second-hand fashion scene ↗6 June 2025
- r/hobart: Good op shops around Hobart ↗2024
- r/hobart: Op shops for dresses ↗2025
- r/hobart: Hobart thrift stores ↗19 June 2026
- r/hobart: Clothing stops around New Norfolk and Hobart ↗2026
- r/hobart: Vintage clothing around Hobart ↗2025
- r/hobart: Hobart CBD and nearby op shops ↗2025
Plan your visit
15 Main Road, Moonah TAS 7009
Address checked 20 October 2026. Check again for public holidays.
Shop information sourceMoonah, TasmaniaStreet location · © OpenStreetMap contributors Open in Google Maps - #2New Town, TAS
Salvos Stores — New Town
Clothing near Hobart
Why it’s #2
New Town keeps coming up when Hobart shoppers ask where to find clothes. Recommendations highlight the size of the selection and rewarding finds, making it a strong starting point for a wardrobe browse. It also pairs naturally with Moonah on a northern-suburbs outing.
Sources
Plan your visit
115 - 117 New Town Road, New Town, TAS 7008
Listed hours
Monday–Saturday: 9 am–5:30 pm; Sunday: Closed. Public-holiday hours may differ.Address checked 15 October 2026 · Hours checked 15 October 2026. Check again for public holidays.
Shop information sourceNew Town, TasmaniaProperty location · entrances may differ · © OpenStreetMap contributors Open in Google Maps - Equal #3Hobart, TAS
Lifeline - Hobart
Clothing on Argyle Street
Why it shares #3
Lifeline on Argyle Street earns its place for clothing that shoppers describe as reasonably priced, with retro finds adding to the appeal. It is a good candidate for a Hobart wardrobe hunt when value matters as much as finding something different.
Sources
- r/hobart: Local clothing recommendations ↗17 January 2026
- r/hobart: Op shops for dresses ↗2025
Plan your visit
147 Argyle Street, Hobart, TAS 7000
Address checked 15 October 2026. Check again for public holidays.
Shop information sourceHobart, TasmaniaStreet location · © OpenStreetMap contributors Open in Google Maps - Equal #3South Hobart, TAS
Vinnies — South Hobart
Vintage and retro clothing
Why it shares #3
South Hobart earns repeat recommendations for its vintage and retro section. It is a strong option for shoppers looking for older styles and distinctive clothing, although comments also suggest checking prices carefully before committing to a find.
Sources
Plan your visit
462 Macquarie Street, South Hobart, TAS 7004
Listed hours
Monday–Saturday: 9 am–5 pm; Sunday: Closed. Public-holiday hours may differ.Address checked 15 October 2026 · Hours checked 15 October 2026. Check again for public holidays.
Shop information sourceSouth Hobart, TasmaniaStreet location · © OpenStreetMap contributors Open in Google Maps - Equal #5Launceston, TAS
Mission On George
Boutique browsing in Launceston
Why it shares #5
Mission On George makes the shortlist for boutique-style second-hand fashion. It is a Launceston option when you would like a more selective clothing browse.
Sources
- RACT: Tasmania’s second-hand fashion scene ↗6 June 2025
Plan your visit
73 George St, Launceston TAS 7250
Address checked 15 October 2026. Check again for public holidays.
Shop information sourceLaunceston, TasmaniaStreet location · © OpenStreetMap contributors Open in Google Maps - Equal #5North Hobart, TAS
North Hobart Uniting Op Shop
Dresses and clothing
Why it shares #5
North Hobart Uniting earns its place through an enthusiastic recommendation in a discussion about finding dresses. It is worth adding to a clothing-focused outing along Elizabeth Street when you want another place to look for an outfit.
Sources
Plan your visit
365 Elizabeth St, North Hobart TAS 7000
Listed hours
Monday–Thursday: 9:30 am–5 pm; Friday: 9:30 am–9 pm; Saturday–Sunday: 9:30 am–5 pm. Public-holiday hours may differ.Address checked 15 October 2026 · Hours checked 15 October 2026. Check again for public holidays.
Shop information sourceNorth Hobart, TasmaniaStreet location · © OpenStreetMap contributors Open in Google Maps - Equal #5Hobart, TAS
Red Cross Shop Hobart
A city clothing browse
Why it shares #5
The city Red Cross shop makes the list as a shopper’s favourite clothing stop. Opinions on value differ, with other visitors finding it expensive, so approach it as a place to look for the right piece rather than assume everything is a bargain.
Plan your visit
123 Elizabeth Street, Hobart, TAS 7000
Address checked 15 October 2026. Check again for public holidays.
Shop information sourceHobart, TasmaniaStreet location · © OpenStreetMap contributors Open in Google Maps - Equal #5Strahan, TAS
Strahan Community Op Shop
West coast stop
Why it shares #5
Strahan earns its place as one of the smaller community op shops highlighted in a Tasmanian shopping guide. Consider it when your travels already take you to the west coast.
Sources
- RACT: Tasmania’s second-hand fashion scene ↗6 June 2025
Plan your visit
72/84 Harvey Street, Strahan TAS 7468
Address checked 19 October 2026. Check again for public holidays.
Shop information sourceStrahan, TasmaniaStreet location · © OpenStreetMap contributors Open in Google Maps - Equal #5Rosny Park, TAS
Ten Lives Op Shop - Rosny Park
Rosny Park stop
Why it shares #5
Ten Lives in Rosny Park earns a local recommendation as a shop to try near the bus mall. It is a convenient candidate for an eastern-shore browse, particularly when you are planning your outing around public transport.
Sources
- r/hobart: Hobart thrift stores ↗19 June 2026
Plan your visit
2 Bayfield Street, Rosny Park, TAS 7018
Address checked 15 October 2026. Check again for public holidays.
Shop information sourceRosny Park, TasmaniaStreet location · © OpenStreetMap contributors Open in Google Maps - Equal #5Launceston, TAS
Vinnies — Boland
Launceston clothing
Why it shares #5
Boland Street earns a place as a recommended Launceston clothing stop. It gives fashion-focused op shoppers a northern Tasmanian option to explore as part of a local outing.
Sources
- RACT: Tasmania’s second-hand fashion scene ↗6 June 2025
Plan your visit
43A Boland Street, Launceston, TAS 7250
Listed hours
Monday–Saturday: 9 am–5 pm; Sunday: 10 am–4 pm. Public-holiday hours may differ.Address checked 15 October 2026 · Hours checked 15 October 2026. Check again for public holidays.
Shop information sourceLaunceston, TasmaniaStreet location · © OpenStreetMap contributors Open in Google Maps
Make a day of it
- Choose a small cluster near where you are staying; a state-wide list is not a single-day route.
- Check current opening times, compare prices and inspect condition. Recommendations describe past experiences, and donated stock changes.
Set a budget, inspect seams, zips and damage, and check sold prices if you plan to resell. A shop’s broad range does not guarantee a particular item or a profitable find.
Explore the full Tasmania directory →How we chose these shops
Our picks draw on public recommendations and independent guides. The order reflects the sources we checked, with equal ranks where support is tied. It is a researched shortlist, not a nationwide customer poll.
How the ranking works
We searched the web for op-shop recommendations across all eight states and territories, then checked named branches against our directory and operator information. This research records 37 qualifying sources and 66 recommended branches, alongside our original directory suggestions (134 candidates in total). Sources were checked on 20 October 2026; publication or update dates run from 2024 to that date. An updated article can contain older advice, and a post date is not necessarily the date of a visit.
The rule: a specific branch receives one point per Reddit thread containing a recommendation from a commenter without a disclosed connection to that shop, and one point per editorial publisher recommending it. Extra replies, upvotes and repeated articles from the same publisher do not add points. General praise for a chain or suburb, plain directory listings, known self-promotion, sponsored recommendations and operator descriptions do not earn points. We cannot independently verify commenters’ identities or visits.
The order: more qualifying sources means a higher rank within this guide. Equal counts share a rank and are ordered alphabetically, including where a tie crosses the ten-shop cut-off. Shops with no qualifying source are unranked. The national list uses the same candidate pool without reserving a place for every state. This guide considers 18 candidates.
The limits: this is a manually researched sample, not a survey or a count of everything said online. Search results, source availability and the amount of discussion vary substantially by place. A larger count does not prove a better shop; one-source recommendations are particularly tentative. We count recommendations even when they include qualifications, show relevant caveats, and do not calculate net sentiment or claim unanimous approval. We have not visited every shop or compared all prices.
Operator links support practical details, not the recommendation count. Listalong community reviews remain separate, and no Google star ratings or customer totals are inferred from this research. Inclusion was not sold. Read our community guidelines or suggest a shop or source for a future revision.
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