I came across The Toy Postman by chance and what a find! The Toy Postman is not a huge store but it's choc filled with an amazing range of great toys for younger kids - generally 0 to 8-9 years I'd say. There are lots of great fun educational things, many wooden, the kind of stuff you'd love your child to be given.

The owners are both quite helpful. Last year when I had to find gifts for my son and daughter under $10 for a kinder Christmas party, they were only too happy to wander the store with me pulling out one great suggestion after another.

If you're anything like me and find the prospect of buying toys from the big US chain a plasticy, depressing affair then this is the store for you!

I've told many of my friends about The Toy Postman, some having travelled 15km+ to get there, and so far we've all left really happy.

Approximate cost: $Various