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Baldwin Street

📍 Baldwin Street, Dunedin, New Zealand

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Quick Facts

Location: New Zealand, Dunedin
Category: Square & Landmark
Duration: About 30 min
Opening Hours: Always (reference)
Ticket Price: Free (reference)
Address: Baldwin Street, Dunedin, New Zealand
Coordinates: -45.8490, 170.5350

Introduction

Baldwin Street in Dunedin, with a gradient of about 35%, was once certified by Guinness as the 'world's steepest street'. This short slope became a stage for challenge and carnival — the annual shoe-run and chocolate-rolling race turn the extreme little street into Dunedin's most gleeful urban spectacle. A viewpoint at the top overlooks Dunedin — a good spot to photograph and catch your breath.

✨ Highlights

35% grade

Baldwin Street in Dunedin, with a gradient of about 35%.

Guinness cert.

At Baldwin Street, Guinness cert. reveals a distinct facet.

Shoe-run race

This short slope became a stage for challenge and carnival — the annual shoe-run and.

Dunedin oddity

A viewpoint at the top overlooks Dunedin — a good spot to photograph and catch your breath.

🛈 Practical Info

→Duration：About 30 min

→Tip：Challenge the top

→Note：Steep, hold on

→Opening Hours：Always (reference)

→Ticket Information：Free (reference)

→Transportation：Dunedin

💡 Tips

• Allow About 30 min for the visit and try to avoid peak hours.

• Opening Always open (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.

• Getting there: Dunedin; pair with nearby sights.

• At Baldwin Street, the official audio guide adds a lot.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Baldwin Street?

Always (reference)

How much is the admission for Baldwin Street?

Free (reference)

Any practical tips for visiting Baldwin Street?

Allow About 30 min for the visit and try to avoid peak hours. Opening Always open (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.