NRAS Op Shop Ballina
Closed · opens 10:00 am today Independent / Other
Community Support
Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entranceUsed goods 3.9 from 15 reviews
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Reviewed June 2026
Weekend hours
Google rating
3.9/5
Reviews
15
Open
6/7
days a week
From Sydney
599km
Straight-line distance
4–5 star reviews
73.3%
Google review breakdown
Google photos
56
Suburb rank
#6
of 12 by rating
Store details
Address
268 River St, Ballina NSW 2478
Donations
Accepts clothing donations
Google category
Thrift store
Nearest listing
0.04 km away (same directory)
Suburb rating rank
#6 of 9 listings with 3+ Google reviews
Nearby alternative
NR Animal Rescue Op Shop Ballina · 0 km
Nearby alternative
ADRA Australia Ballina · 0.2 km · 4.0 rating
Nearby alternative
Anglican Op Shop Ballina · 0.2 km · 4.0 rating
Hours vs suburb
1 nearby listing marked open Sunday.
Google rating bars
73% of 15 Google rating bars are 4 or 5 star.
Niche fact
Independent / Other · donations listed
Inventory
Clothing
Facilities
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Payment
Card Accepted
Contactless Payment
Hours signals
Open Saturdays
Google attributes
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Used goods
Quick visit
Clothing
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Opening hours
Monday 10am-3pm
Tuesday 10am-3pm
Wednesday 10am-3pm
Thursday 10am-3pm
Friday 10am-3pm
Saturday 10am-2pm
Sunday Closed
How this listing compares
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Suburb rating rank | #6 of 9 listings with 3+ Google reviews |
| Nearby alternative | NR Animal Rescue Op Shop Ballina · 0 km |
| Nearby alternative | ADRA Australia Ballina · 0.2 km · 4.0 rating |
| Nearby alternative | Anglican Op Shop Ballina · 0.2 km · 4.0 rating |
| Hours vs suburb | 1 nearby listing marked open Sunday. |
| Google rating bars | 73% of 15 Google rating bars are 4 or 5 star. |
| Niche fact | Independent / Other · donations listed |
How this was calculated. Comparisons use the stored opening hours, location and Google-sourced ratings for this listing, measured against other published listings nearby. Ratings come from Google, not reviews collected by this site, and busy times (where shown) are not live.
Source: google_places. Last checked 2026-06-03. Request a correction.
Contact & visit
- Australian thrift directory
- Local to Ballina
- 12 stores listed in Ballina
- Details reviewed June 2026
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Donating to NRAS Op Shop Ballina
NRAS Op Shop Ballina: Accepts clothing donations. Call ahead if space is tight.
| Item Type | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Clothing & accessories | Accepted | Clean, wearable items in good condition |
| Books & media | Usually accepted | Recent titles preferred over textbooks |
| Furniture | Not typically | Limited floor space; check before bringing |
| Homewares & bric-a-brac | Usually accepted | Crockery, decor and kitchen items that are intact |
| Electrical | Conditional | Must pass safety testing before resale |
Thrift Shopping Guides
New to thrifting in Ballina, or after a better haul? These guides cover timing, donations, and getting more from a visit to NRAS Op Shop Ballina and nearby charity stores. Start with restock timing if you want fresher rails, or donation etiquette if you're dropping bags after a wardrobe clean-out.
