About Us

Hi, I’m Cara, owner of DirectToys, a New Zealand online toy store (est. 2008).
My passion is for quality wooden toys with high play value and encourage learning through imaginative play. 

I work with family orientated brands & suppliers to bring you a range of beautiful toys that make wonderful gifts.
Our toys comply with international toy safety standards.

Delivering a high level of customer service is important to me and I hope you love the range as much as I do.

Anyone can order from us, just place an order online or phone if you prefer to.

We provide a reliable, trustworthy service, great value for money products and a 30 day money back guarantee.

Why buy from us:

• Same day dispatch (unless noted as out of stock), we hold all goods in stock & deliver NZ wide
• Personal shoppers are welcome by appointment to our home office 
• We bubble wrap (whenever possible) for safe secure delivery in plain brown boxes.
• Free gift wrap option - see the Gift Wrap category
• Delivery with courier parcel tracking provided
• 30 day money back guarantee​

Please read some of our many customer testimonials here.

For any queries please do not hesitate to contact me:
cara@directtoys.co.nz
ph. 09 378 9330
m. 021 2111246

Shop our easy online shop 

Cara 
Direct Toys owner

The Importance of Play:

Play is Learning
Young children are expert learners, they are hardwired to do this. It is particularly vigorous in the first 3 to 5 years.

Play provides children with vital skills in how to learn. 

By engaging in free play children develop skills in paying attention, persevering, concentrating and solving problems, qualities that are considered stronger predictors of academic success than the age at which a child learns to read.

When children play they try things out, have little fear of failure and over time their competence increases and they develop confidence in their capability.
Play allows children to be relaxed and work creatively, revisit experiences, solve problems, engage with others and discover an endlessly new world.