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Baldwin Street
📍 Baldwin Street, Dunedin, New Zealand
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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
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35% grade
Baldwin Street in Dunedin, with a gradient of about 35%.
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Guinness cert.
At Baldwin Street, Guinness cert. reveals a distinct facet.
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Shoe-run race
This short slope became a stage for challenge and carnival — the annual shoe-run and.
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Dunedin oddity
A viewpoint at the top overlooks Dunedin — a good spot to photograph and catch your breath.
🛈 Practical Info
→Admission：Free (reference)
→Hours：Always (reference)
→Duration：About 30 min
→Getting there：Drive or bus
→Tip：Challenge the top
→Note：Steep, hold on
💡 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
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.
