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Bateau Bay Op Shop Guide
Bateau Bay is known for its picturesque, unpatrolled swimming beach located within the Wyrrabalong National Park. Relax and connect with nature, have a swim and then pop over to the three op shops across from The Entrance Road. This combination of getting out in our natural spaces plus shopping preloved is a local and very eco-friendly experience.
Travelling by car is the most convenient option, however there are walking, riding and bus options. Please check the individual op shop information below for details.
When visiting the Save the Children op shop, it’s expansive warehouse size means you might want to allocate extra time for treasure hunting!
Bateau Bay Op Shop Guide (Self-Guided Trail)
Discover three op shops in Bateau Bay, each offering a unique selection of items. Below is a summary of what you can find at each op shop and their estimated opening days and hours, based on the current information at publishing. To ensure the most up-to-date details, please check the contact links for each op shop in advance.
Op Shops in Bateau Bay
This massive warehouse is a treasure trove of diverse items donated from the community and offers something for everyone. There’s a large selection of mens, women’s and children’s clothing, accessories, new excess or surplus retail stock, preloved large and small furniture items, books, crafts, homewares, and footwear.
Save the Children partners with Upparel and the SRC Group for recycling
Opening Hours: As of August 2023, open 7 days a week; Monday – Friday 9am – 4.45pm, Saturday 9am – 3pm and Sunday 10am – 2pm.
Donation Information: Donations accepted during opening hours
Location: 8 Community Road, Bateau Bay (on the side street next to Bateau Bay Square) – Go here for Google maps location
How to Get Here & Parking: Limited car parking in Community Road, with greater choice of parking options at Bateau Bay Square. Accessible entry; Also accessible by bus (Red Bus Service Route 19 along Eastern Road); It’s also possible to ride from the Tuggerah Lake Foreshore (Eastern Side) shared pathway – ask the op shop for suitable bicycle parking.
Contact Details: (02) 4334 7844
St Christopher’s Anglican Church (Bateau Bay)
Tucked away on the corner of two main roads of Bateau Bay is this 100% volunteer-operated small op shop. Preloved goods include clothing for all ages, homewares, books, linen and footwear.
Opening Hours: As of August 2023, opening hours are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM; Head to the St Christopher’s Anglican Church Bateau Bay website here for current details.
Donation Information: Donations accepted during opening hours; all donations are sorted and sold at the op shop, and the funds raised support the community
Location: Cnr Eastern Road and Brookes Avenue, Bateau Bay – Go here for Google maps location
How to Get Here & Parking: Easy off-street car parking with accessible entry; Also accessible by bus (Red Bus Service Route 19 along Eastern Road).
Snuck in the corner of the Cresthaven shopping centre, Vinnies Bateau Bay is the medium-sized shop of the three Bateau Bay op shops. Items are carefully displayed and is easy to search.
Opening Hours: As of August 2023, Vinnies is open 6 days a week from 9am – 4pm (including Saturday).
Donation Information: Donations accepted during opening hours
Location: Unit 10/ 161- 173 Cresthaven Avenue, Bateau Bay- Go here for Google maps location
How to Get Here & Parking: Easy off-street car parking in the small shopping centre; accessible entry; Also accessible by bus (Red Bus Service Route 19 along Cresthaven Avenue).
Contact Information: Vinnies Bateau Bay website ; phone (02) 4334 4092
Bateau Bay NSW Op Shop Map
The map below shows the overall and approximate locations of the Bateau Bay op shops.
- Vinnies,
- Save the Children
- St Christopher’s Anglican Church – not pinned on map but is found at the Cnr of Eastern Road and Brookes Avenue – in between Vinnies and Save the Children
Op shopping is just one way to source second hand, preloved clothing and homewares, reducing our need to buy brand new. So much stuff is already in circulation, and op shops are our suburban shopping precinct gateway to exploring what’s available.
My saying – “You never know what you’ll find at an op shop” rings true every time you visit an op shop.
Helping you to op shop mindfully, read my hot tips for op shopping, in addition to reading up on the five guiding principles for op shopping. If you’d like an op shop or preloved guided trail in your area, please get in touch so we can discuss options.
Transport Options to Bateau Bay
The coastal town of Bateau Bay is located on the NSW Central Coast between Erina and The Entrance. It’s easily accessible by car, but also by bus.
Car
The Central Coast Highway, also known as The Entrance Road, serves as a link between the southern and northern parts of the Central Coast. If you’re coming from Tuggerah and Wyong, you can take the eastbound route on Wyong Road.
These roads are the most convenient route for traveling to Bateau Bay.
Bus
Catch the Red Bus Service route that links from the Gosford and Tuggerah train stations to Bateau Bay. Opal cards are accepted.
Bicycle
Ride along the extensive Tuggerah Lakes Foreshore shared pathway before veering off towards Bateau Bay Square and the Save the Children op shop. There are plenty of footpaths for safe off-roadways cycling and walking.
Discover More…
- Check out the neighbouring Lake Macquarie op shop guides
- Choose to op shop online via my affiliate link to ebay – Vinnies,
- Go here to read more stories about sourcing second hand and ways to reuse and recycle
