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Baldwin Street

Dunedin, New Zealand
Ranked #12 of 31 attractions in Dunedin
4.0 of 5 stars 88 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Christchurch, New Zealand
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Fun to climb up and down but beware of the wobbly legs you will have afterwards!

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Auckland, New Zealand
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Luckily we had 4wd. a bit scary going up if u not use to steep roads... but it was fun!

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Sydney, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Steepest street in the world, so it had to be climbed, and the stairs along the side do help. But overall, just a steep street.

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Los Angeles, California
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89 reviews 89 reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
129 helpful votes 129 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Park your car at the bottom of the street and just walk up using the steps on one of the street side so you can rest while you hike up. It takes about 20 minutes up, walking, not running. There's a bench at the top for you to rest a bit and enjoy the view and take photos. You have... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Worth a climb to the top. It was nice to get out of the vehicle for a break. We didn't think we were going to walk up to the top but wasn't going to be outdone by my friend. lol

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Shanghai, China
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

I think most visitors to dunedin will go to the steepest street.

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Dunedin, New Zealand
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Over rated, its just a steep street, nothing more.

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Brisbane, Australia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Not as steep as expected. Quick walk to the top and down again. The steps on the footpath definately help.

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Ohaupo, null, New Zealand
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

No trip to Dunedin is complete without a walk up Baldwin Street. This time seemed much easier than the first time I went up, kids thought it was pretty cool.

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Waipukurau
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

it really is the steepest street in the world! Walk up or drive up, but take the camera!!

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