Salvation Army Family Store Botany: a steady op-shop stop in Golflands
Auckland · 287C Botany Road, Golflands, Auckland 2013
Hours: Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm; Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm; Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm; Thu: 9:00am - 7:00pm; Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm; Sat: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Second.nz Editorial · 8/16/2026
Botany grew up around Botany Town Centre, one of East Auckland's biggest suburban shopping hubs, and this Salvation Army Family Store sits just off that main strip on Botany Road in Golflands. It's an easy add-on stop for anyone already doing a loop of the mall and surrounding retail.
Like every Family Store, it's part of the Salvation Army's nationwide op-shop network, with proceeds going toward the organisation's wider social work, including addiction recovery, foodbanks and community support services across New Zealand.
Online, the store carries a notably strong reputation for a suburban op shop — one directory listing shows an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 55 reviews, though the detailed comments behind that score weren't easy to track down. It's a promising sign even without the specifics.
It's open six days, with a later Thursday session until 7pm that suits an after-work browse. Expect the usual Family Store mix of clothing, furniture, homewares, toys and books, with stock turning over as donations come in.