27 of the best educational toys on Amazon Australia that make learning fun

Whether you’re aiming to boost your child’s STEM skills or spark creativity, an educational toy is the way to go.

Here, we’ve picked 27 must-have toys that each promise a ton of fun, engagement and learning. Time to hit play!

Perfect for young science enthusiasts, the 4M Steam Powered Kids Kitchen Science Kit includes 30 exciting experiments using common household items. From making a fruit-powered clock to launching a baking soda and vinegar rocket, inspiring curiosity has never been so fun.

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Are you looking for the ultimate treasure-hunting adventure? This kit comes with 10 natural gemstones buried in a dig brick, a full-colour identification sheet, an excavation tool and a brush for digging. Whether for education or fun, it’s sure to engage the kids.

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With seven crystal experiments included, this hands-on kit encourages children to learn about crystal formation and key chemistry principles whilst getting fingers-deep in fun. Safe, straightforward, and mess-free, it’s the perfect science project for holiday breaks or weekend activities.

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Transform any room into a glowing solar system with these 3D planets. The kit includes eight colourful glow-in-the-dark toy planets, 25ft of string to hang them up, and adhesive putty, for a complete outer space experience. Aspiring astronauts and night-time stargazers will love this cosmic adventure.

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A quirky blend of logic game, marble run, and STEM toy, this Gravity Maze is bound to captivate minds with its 60 challenges, ranging from beginner to expert levels. It has a game grid, nine towers, one target piece, and three marbles. Kids and adults alike can improve their spatial reasoning and planning skills while having a blast.

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Perfect for ages seven and up, this fast-paced memory game will keep kids on their toes. This handheld electronic BrainBolt is designed to challenge and improves attention, cognitive speed and recall with bright LED lights that flash in randomised sequences. The game can be played solo or in two-player mode for a head-to-head challenge.

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From tots to teenagers, this 3D dino night light is sure to be a roaring success and pique interest in how 3D illusions work. The LED technology creates a lifelike holographic image, which you can customise with 16 different colours and four flashing and brightness options. Pick from the remote or touch control to switch between modes and colours in seconds.

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Spark curiosity in young scientists with this durable microscope. Featuring voice-recorded facts about animals and plants from wildlife conservationist Bindi Irwin, it includes 60 beautiful full-colour images and over 100 educational nuggets and questions. Its two modes of play—fact mode and quiz mode—making learning even more fun.

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Introduce your kid to the wonders of nature with these kidnoculars. The comfortable eyepieces, tough build, and kid-friendly size make them an ideal first set of binoculars. No manual focusing is needed; just pick up and peer.

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Made with non-toxic, high-quality ABS materials, this portable rocket provides hours of outdoor fun. Kids can stomp on the air blast pad and send foam rockets a hundred feet into the sky. Ideal for intrepid adventurers ages three and up—this toy will spark their interest in aerodynamics.

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Packed with 54 sturdy, precision-cut wooden blocks, this 3D brain teaser helps enhance problem-solving and spatial reasoning abilities. Stimulate creativity and improve concentration whilst you fit each piece together in this intricate puzzle that’s perfect for kids and adults.

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Get any kid school-ready with these colourful MathLink Cubes. With 100 interlocking pieces, children can explore concepts in counting, patterning, addition, subtraction, and beyond—making math a hands-on, interactive adventure that deepens their understanding of numbers.

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Chocolates, cake pops, heart-shaped sweets—kids can have their own Willy Wonka moment with the mini “chocolate factory”. It's not just fun; this kit, with 31 experiments and an educational book, makes science a delicious experience.

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With a 4.6 global customer rating on Amazon, this sparkly robot will be a hit among kids who love building and design. It includes 15 colourful bolts, a child-friendly screwdriver, and decorative stickers, and will give little engineers a head start in the basics of mechanics.

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This set features 22 real, non-toxic, and safe kitchen tools—including a spatula, hand mixer, oven mitt, and more—and is fantastic for aspiring young chefs. Children can learn the basics of cooking, develop their motor skills, and even whip up their next favourite treat!

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Unleash the creativity of little builders with this multifunctional take-apart vehicle set. With 71 pieces, lights and sounds, push-and-go technology, and even a toy power drill to do the work, this set will help enhance dexterity whilst promoting problem-solving skills and imaginative play. Batteries are included so that the fun can start right out of the box.

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Who says chemistry can't be fun? This perfume-making kit has 63 components and a downloadable book with 13 experiments that allow children to learn about and blend their own fragrances. From floral scents to fresh citrus aromas—kids will love the sensory exploration.

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Surprise your young palaeontologist with this T-Rex excavation kit. It comes with a hammer, brush, drywall, dinosaur models, and chisel—all made of durable, BPA-free vinyl-based materials. Strike, excavate, sweep, rinse, then piece your dino together.

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This 260-piece set serves up everything from pizza to roast chicken, and features engaging an "snap" sound when connecting parts and vivid colour elements for a delightful and educational experience. Includes instructions to build both 2D and 3D models of 11 types of play food.

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This LEGO set is no ordinary toy; it incorporates basic coding into play. Using Bluetooth connectivity, the 5-in-1 model kit lets you build and code interactive robots that can move, talk, and even respond to hand gestures. Bonus: It's compatible with all other LEGO construction sets for creative building.

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With everything you need to make a friendship bracelet—from braiding rings to bobbin button closures and even a unicorn bag to store everything in—this is a gift for those who want to flex their creative crafting muscle. The weaving process will help to build fine motor skills, too.

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With 10 moving modules and 33 LEGO pieces, this Nappa silver award-winning set teaches players the basics of mechanical design. Each module moves the next, offering lessons about sequencing, cause-and-effect, and more. Play solo or with friends—the choice is yours.

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Ten pancakes, five flavours, endless fun! This enthralling pancake stacking relay game challenges kids to match, stack, and move with speed. It helps to develop gross motor skills, sequence recognition, and coordination—a perfect blend of learning and excitement. Ready, set, stack!

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From trucks, aeroplanes, and helicopters—this Amazon Exclusive K'NEX 35 Model Building Set lets kids build ’em all with 480 pieces including rods and connectors. Spark STEAMagination with step-by-step instructions for 35 unique models that offer hours of fun for inventive minds aged seven and up.

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Discover the Jurassic era with this interactive AR experience. Just spin the globe, scan it with the app, and travel through prehistoric times brought to life by fascinating dino facts. Included: A 10” globe, sticker activity book, and a free app that requires no-in-app purchases.
 
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Let love for STEM bloom with this STEM Garden. The 37-piece set lets kids select, stack, and bolt petals to build a colourful garden using a kid-friendly drill. Inspires construction skills and fine motor development—ideal for fun at-home learning.

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Potterheads, rejoice! This Harry Potter Terrarium Set lets you create Hagrid's hut as a mini ecosystem, making studying herbology a magical joy. It’s a great blend of education and wizardry for ages seven and above, and includes everything needed, such as seeds, soil, and other accessories.

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