Waihi Beach Volunteer Coastguard
Assists and rescues vessels from Whangamata in the north to Tauranga in the south, and eastwards past Mayor Island. That's roughly 2,500 square kilometres of ocean.
Visit Coastguard
Pre-loved goods.
Local lifesavers.
Waihi Beach Community Shop is your new favourite op shop in the Bay of Plenty. Every sale supports the volunteers who keep us safe on land and at sea.
Open Monday to Saturday, 10am–2pm
Hours can change over public holidays and summer. Check our Facebook page for the latest.
Proudly supporting · $270,000 raised since 2021
Waihi Beach Volunteer Coastguard
Mayor View Volunteer Fire Brigade
Waihi Beach Lifeguard ServicesPsst… three fire trucks are hidden on this page. Find them all to hear the story of the day Mayor View Fire Brigade came to our rescue!
Every sale supports our local lifesavers
$270,000
raised since 2021, shared equally between
Every dollar stays right here in Waihi Beach.
Mayor View Volunteer Fire Brigade
Provides fire and emergency response to the greater Waihi Beach community, including Bowentown, Athenree and Tanners Point.
Visit the Fire BrigadeWaihi Beach Lifeguard Services
The Surf Life Saving club running seasonal patrols along Waihi Beach, plus education, youth development and plenty of ways to get involved.
Visit Lifeguard ServicesWant to see how your donations could help?Pick an item and follow its journey
1
Donated
You donate something you no longer need.
2
Sorted
Our volunteers sort and price it.
3
Snapped up
Someone new takes it home for a bargain.
4
Giving back
The profits support three local services.
Woohoo! Your donation just helped
Step 1 of 4: donated.
Visit the shop
Quality second-hand clothing, books, homewares and more, right in the heart of Waihi Beach village. Here's a taste of what we often have in store.
You never know what you'll find!
Now come and rummage in real life! 27 Wilson Road, Waihi Beach. Open Monday to Saturday, 10am–2pm. Find us
- Household items
- Clothing
- Books
- Linen
- Toys and games
- Bric-a-brac
27 Wilson RoadWaihi Beach
Opening hours
- Monday10am – 2pm
- Tuesday10am – 2pm
- Wednesday10am – 2pm
- Thursday10am – 2pm
- Friday10am – 2pm
- Saturday10am – 2pm
Good to know
- Holidays and summer: hours can change, so check our Facebook page for the latest.
- Parking: on the road, behind the shops, or by the information centre.
- Payment: cash, EFTPOS or payWave.
Donate items
Got something to pass on? Drop it in during opening hours, or book a free collection.
Is it shop-ready?
We can accept items in good enough condition to be sold again. Take the quick check.
Is it clean?
Is it in working order?
Would you happily give it to a friend?
Answer all three to see if it's shop-ready.
How to drop off
- When we're open: bring items into the shop at 27 Wilson Road, Monday to Saturday, 10am–2pm.
- When we're closed: hand them in to LJ Hooker next door.
- Can't get to us? Book a free collection.
Please never leave goods outside the shop. If we and LJ Hooker are both closed, please come back during our opening hours.
Book a free collection
Tell us what you have and we'll be in touch to arrange a time.
Good for the planet, too. Choosing second-hand is a simple way to look after the environment. Every pre-loved item that finds a new home stays in use for longer and out of landfill.
Volunteer with us
Give a few hours and help keep Waihi Beach safe. We're always keen to welcome new faces.
- ✓Directly support three volunteer services
- ✓Meet locals and be part of the village
- ✓First dibs on spotting the good stuff
Build your week
Thank you for your interest in volunteering. We truly appreciate it.
Your donations at work
Every item you donate or buy helps keep our lifeguards, fire brigade and coastguard ready when Waihi Beach needs them.