With profits going to various Gold Coast charities.
With profits going to various Gold Coast charities.
Here’s a little feel good story involving a few of our favourites things, namely excellent coffee and vintage clothing.
It comes with the opening of a new Burleigh space called Front Yard Collective, where vintage clothing, excellent coffee and plenty of good vibes are exactly what you’ll find.
On Ern Harley Drive, the newbie has been open for a few short weeks and it’s a warehouse-style situation with a little coffee bench at the front, a few high benches for coffee drinking purposes and at the back, the glorious vintage clothing section.
It’s decked out in white and with a few pops of greenery throughout, high ceilings and lots of space for all your friends. Not to mention a barbershop should your mate need a spruce up while you shop. Genius.
Front Yard Collective is the work of nearby Elevation Church who created the space to generate profits to give back to the myriad of charities they work with slash built themselves.
For example, purchasing coffee and vintage threads will assist in supporting disaster relief projects relating to the ongoing bushfire crisis plus not-for-profit organisations like BlazeAid, Shed of Hope and Samaritans Purse.
Not only that, their own organization Besor Home and Besor Ranch offer sanctuary to those who need a temporary home plus the ranch is a retreat-style spot where those who stay can soak up the benefits of country living including immersing themselves in nature, participating in an obstacle course and kicking the footy around. Sounds perfect to us.
Basically the entire point of Front Yard Collective is to help these organisations financially and to give back to the Gold Coast and wider communities.
Which is really the only reason you need to go grab yourself a coffee and some new threads.
The coffee is by Joy Beans, organic and locally roasted and there is also food. Of the banana bread, danish, almond croissant and bliss ball varieties so you may snack, sip and shop. How good.
So you see, people doing good things for the world while also supplying excellent coffee and quality second hand clothing are our kind of people.
Get in there and show them some love.
LOCATION: 3A/9 Ern Harley Drive
HOURS: Coffee from 6.30am until 1.30pm, vintage apparel from 9am until 3pm and haircuts from 9am until 5pm Monday to Thursday.
Words and photos by Kirra Smith
It’s an experience that gets all your senses going, from that distinctive op shop scent to the rush of excitement you get when you find a pre-loved treasure you know you’ll be calling vintage!
In honour of all the people who do good by donating to op shops or volunteer their time, we bring forth an epic list of the crème de la crème of op shops on the Coast.
Thrifters, get excited, gather your besties and get ready to hunt down some bargains!
Salvos Store, Nerang
So our friends in the outer ‘burbs don’t have to miss out on the bargain hunt we bring to you Nerang’s Salvos Store just off the Pacific Motorway on Station Street. Friendly service and a great range of pre-loved items make this op shop a place to return!
Where: 23-25 Station St, Nerang
Lifeline Molendinar
Bargain hunters, this one will give you all the heart eyes. It is a literal warehouse. You’re guaranteed to walk away from this place with some bargains.
Where: 28 Industrial Ave, Molendinar
Lifeline, Southport
Southport’s Lifeline is the perfect spot when you’re in the mood to dress to impress. They have lots of retro and vintage clothing plus books, shoes, toys and manchester.
Where: 14 Railway St, Southport
Vinnies, Mudgeeraba
Vinnies, another familiar face in the world of op-shopsis a must for affordable and pre-loved items including clothing, furniture, books, music and bric-a-brac. Everything you buy inspires change in your local community, feel good shopping at its best!
Where: 58 Railway St, Mudgeeraba
Pacas Recycling Store, Surfers Paradise
Passionate about conscious consumerism and the preservation of our environment, Pacas encourages us to never pay retail prices – and we oblige! Their massive haul of preloved pieces is sourced from Florida (cool) and they specialise in US designer brands like GAP, Victoria’s Secret and American Eagle. Plus, they get new drops every single Saturday so yes, a little trip to the glitter strip is set to become a weekly event.
Where: 3298 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise
Salvos, Mermaid Beach
Located just near Soak Bathhouse in Mermaid Beach it’s easy to see why this store has a reputation for being one of the best on the Coast. This place is huge and a veritable treasure trove for thrifters.
Where: Pacific Square, Shop 11/2532 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach
AWLQ, Burleigh
This hidden treasure trove located on the lower Gold Coast Highway just around the corner from Commune Cafe is rather small but offers you a good variety of clothing, furniture and home-wares. Plus it’s always a good feeling knowing you’re helping animals in need with your new finds. Show them off in style by relaxing with a yummy coffee afterwards.
Where: Cnr & Lower Gold Coast Hwy & Elder Entrance, Burleigh Heads
Vinnies, Burleigh Waters
Nestled between Harvey Norman and Burleigh Homespace at Santa Maria Court is Vinnies Burleigh Waters. The welcoming staff play a big part of why this op-shop is a locals favourite! Besides great customer service they give you everything you expect from a thrift shop and more.
Where: 11/1 Santa Maria Ct, Burleigh Waters
RSPCA, West Burleigh
Bargain hunters beware… RSPCA’s biggest Gold Coast store is another well kept secret and features furniture, books, toys, music, clothing and even some antiques! It’s pretty easy to spend hours browsing through all the second-hand steals and collectables, but as long as you make it out with some unique fashion items and vintage finds it’s well worth it!
Where: 18 Township Dr, Burleigh Heads
