# Toyworld, Addington

Toyworld is a toy shop at 66 Clarence Street, Addington, Christchurch, inside the Tower Junction commercial centre.

[Call 03 343 0330](<tel:+6433430330>) · [Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Toyworld%2C%2066%20Clarence%20Street%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Website](<https://www.toyworld.co.nz>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Toyworld%2C%2066%20Clarence%20Street%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Listed.** On OpenStreetMap, last checked by a mapper 3 Oct 2026.

## About, in one paragraph

Its own website describes it as “Discover New Zealand’s biggest toy range at Toyworld! Shop LEGO, Barbie, Hot Wheels, puzzles & more. Visit us in-store or order online for endless fun”. It opens six or more days a week. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Whiteleigh Ave near Troup Dr, route 120, the Orbiter (clockwise)) is 164 m away; a cycle lane passes within 95 m. The address’s own page keeps 4 council reports on file.

_Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._

## Opening hours

- Monday, Friday: 9 am, 5.30 pm
- Saturday: 9 am, 5 pm
- Sunday: 10 am, 5 pm

_Source: OpenStreetMap, confirm before a special trip._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** 66 Clarence Street, Christchurch 8011 _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Kind:** Toy shops _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Phone:** +64 3 343 0330 _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Website:** https://www.toyworld.co.nz _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site agrees_
- **Email:** countertower@toystoystoys.co.nz _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Social:** https://www.facebook.com/ToyworldNZ, https://www.instagram.com/toyworld_newzealand/, https://www.youtube.com/@ToyworldNewZealand _(Its own website)_
- **Wheelchair:** Step-free, wheelchair accessible _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Last checked by a mapper:** 3 Oct 2026 _(OpenStreetMap)_

## The ground it stands on

_Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._

- **District Plan zone:** Large format retail zone _(District Plan)_
- **Commercial centre:** Tower Junction, large format centre _(District Plan)_
- **Address record:** [66 Clarence Street](https://www.chch.live/addington/66-clarence-street), 4 reports on file


## The reports nearby
464 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9047500), Blenheim Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9047483), 20–38 Lowe St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
- [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9011444), [7 Mandeville Street, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/7-mandeville-street)
- [Traffic Signals](https://www.chch.live/report/9011428), [63 Blenheim Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/63-blenheim-road)
- [Traffic Signals](https://www.chch.live/report/8915530), [7 Mandeville Street, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/7-mandeville-street)
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/8736605), 20–38 Lowe St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
- [Trees - General](https://www.chch.live/report/8679408), [34 Lowe Street, Addington, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/34-lowe-street)
- [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/8614838), [81 Clarence St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/81-clarence-street)
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/8460908), 20–38 Lowe St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
- [Traffic Signals](https://www.chch.live/report/8454935), [62R Blenheim Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/62r-blenheim-road)
- [Traffic Signals](https://www.chch.live/report/8454462), [63 Blenheim Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/63-blenheim-road)
- [Traffic Signals](https://www.chch.live/report/8409640), [7 Mandeville Street, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/7-mandeville-street)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Whiteleigh Ave near Troup Dr, 164 m (routes 120, Oc) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Whiteleigh Ave near Troup Dr, 230 m (routes 120, Oa) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Mandeville St, 278 m (routes 140) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Cycle lane, 95 m _(Council cycleway layer)_
- [Clarence Street](https://www.chch.live/street/addington/clarence-street), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Toyworld%2C%2066%20Clarence%20Street%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5382168,172.6055082)

## Nearby

- [Nood](https://www.chch.live/business/nood-addington), Furniture, 12 m
- [Cliffy's Weber Store](https://www.chch.live/business/cliffy-s-weber-store-addington), Bbq, 14 m
- [Bargain Chemist](https://www.chch.live/business/bargain-chemist-addington), Pharmacies, 25 m
- [Acquistions](https://www.chch.live/business/acquistions-addington), Gift shops, 35 m
- [Kathmandu](https://www.chch.live/business/kathmandu-addington), Outdoor gear, 39 m
- [Baby Bunting](https://www.chch.live/business/baby-bunting-addington), Baby Goods, 47 m
- [Christchurch Railway Station Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/961-christchurch-railway-station-reserve), Botanic, 216 m
- [Longley Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1249-longley-reserve), park, 379 m

_Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._

## The nearest other toy shops

- [Ironhorse Hobbies](https://www.chch.live/business/ironhorse-hobbies-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 2.7 km
- [Sir John McKenzie Children's Library](https://www.chch.live/business/sir-john-mckenzie-children-s-library-upper-riccarton), Upper Riccarton, 2.8 km
- [The Science Shop](https://www.chch.live/business/the-science-shop-sydenham), Sydenham, 3.1 km
- [Wizard's Retreat](https://www.chch.live/business/wizard-s-retreat-sydenham), Sydenham, 3.1 km
- [Toyworld](https://www.chch.live/business/toyworld-hornby), Hornby, 6.7 km
- [Toyworld](https://www.chch.live/business/toyworld-shirley), Shirley, 6.7 km
- [Every one in Addington](https://www.chch.live/businesses/toys#in-addington)

## The other Toyworld doors, 2 on the roll

- [Toyworld](https://www.chch.live/business/toyworld-hornby), Hornby, 6.7 km
- [Toyworld](https://www.chch.live/business/toyworld-shirley), Shirley, 6.7 km

## Also in Addington

- [BB's Cafe Tower Junction](https://www.chch.live/business/bb-s-cafe-tower-junction-addington), Cafés, 48 m
- [Esquire Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/esquire-cafe-addington), Cafés, 51 m
- [Look Sharp Store](https://www.chch.live/business/look-sharp-store-addington), Party, 74 m
- [Mountain Warehouse](https://www.chch.live/business/mountain-warehouse-addington), Outdoor gear, 78 m
- [Tower Junction Music](https://www.chch.live/business/tower-junction-music-addington), Music, 79 m
- [Bed Bath & Beyond](https://www.chch.live/business/bed-bath-beyond-addington), Houseware, 83 m
- [Harvey Norman (Electrical Outlet) Tower Junction](https://www.chch.live/business/harvey-norman-electrical-outlet-tower-junction-addington), Clothing, 85 m
- [Storage Box](https://www.chch.live/business/storage-box-addington), Furniture, 89 m
- [Swanndri](https://www.chch.live/business/swanndri-addington), Clothing, 96 m
- [Bivouac Outdoor](https://www.chch.live/business/bivouac-outdoor-addington), Outdoor gear, 112 m
- [Every kind of business in Addington](https://www.chch.live/addington#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5382168&lon=172.6055082)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5382168,172.6055082,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Toyworld)
- [Addington](https://www.chch.live/addington), the suburb
- [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1116476392), fix it there


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Toyworld?**

A toy shop in Addington, Christchurch.

**Where is Toyworld?**

66 Clarence Street, Addington, on [Clarence Street](https://www.chch.live/street/addington/clarence-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5382168,172.6055082,17)

**Is Toyworld still trading?**

On OpenStreetMap, last checked by a mapper 3 Oct 2026.

**How do you contact Toyworld?**

phone [03 343 0330](tel:+6433430330), its [website](https://www.toyworld.co.nz), email [countertower@toystoystoys.co.nz](mailto:countertower@toystoystoys.co.nz).

**When is Toyworld open?**

Monday, Friday: 9 am, 5.30 pm; Saturday: 9 am, 5 pm; Sunday: 10 am, 5 pm, as mapped on OpenStreetMap.

**What other toy shops are near Toyworld?**

[Ironhorse Hobbies](https://www.chch.live/business/ironhorse-hobbies-christchurch-central-city) (2.7 km), [Sir John McKenzie Children's Library](https://www.chch.live/business/sir-john-mckenzie-children-s-library-upper-riccarton) (2.8 km), [The Science Shop](https://www.chch.live/business/the-science-shop-sydenham) (3.1 km), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/toys).

**What’s near Toyworld?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/addington/66-clarence-street) holds 4 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Nood](https://www.chch.live/business/nood-addington) (12 m); the Whiteleigh Ave near Troup Dr bus stop is 164 m away: routes 120, Oc; a cycle lane passes within 95 m; nearest park: [Christchurch Railway Station Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/961-christchurch-railway-station-reserve) (216 m).

**What stood where Toyworld is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5382168&lon=172.6055082)

## Sources

- OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL)
- Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0)
- Wikidata, the item an OpenStreetMap mapper linked the premises to (CC0)
- Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin
- Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0)
- The business’s own website, read politely by chch.live for contact details the open record is missing, re-checked monthly
- Record assembled 2026-10-16

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