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Baldwin Street

Dunedin, New Zealand
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Ranked #13 of 32 attractions in Dunedin
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Balclutha, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

well why would you build houses on such a steep road would not like to live there in winter with the ice but what a great place to go you have to see it to believe it that was the high lite of dunedin

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Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

I hope I can, I hope I can....I knew I could, I knew I could. What an exciting little diversion getting up Baldwin St and then back down. Loved it!

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Melbourne, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

It was an interesting site but probably a little overated by the locals when you consider the surrounds, every street has a hill and most have a view. As for the road it is bloody steep and a hard walk but as previously stated there are hundreds of roads around Dunedin with a steep climb.

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New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

We were lazy and took a drive, although we were a little concerned we weren't meant to be driving up thanks to the stern eye we received from a runner. Did a U-turn in a driveway near the top because there were a lot of people up there and concerned we might run someone over. A must see really and... More

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Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Don't drive to the toop as it is private driveways and not for hundreds of tourists looking at a very steep hill. Felt like we were going to the moon on the way up. Gotta do it, but once is enough.

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Invercargill, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

Everyone needs to go here at least once in their life. Walk all the way up or drive if your game. Good exercise and good view from the top

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Sebastian, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

If you can - try driving up and down this street. Like an amusement thrill ride! I can't imagine walking or running up (or down) this steepest street.

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herndon, va
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

when i visited, i didn't intend to walk to the top, but the first part of the street has such a gradual incline that you are easily seduced into walking to the base of the sidewalk steps. then the steps don't look so bad once you've made it to the base. get a little (ok, a lot) of cardio for... More

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Hastings, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

A must. Reputed the world's steepest street. Even if you don't walk it, it's fun watching everone else.

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See 6 more reviews by Adrienne F for Dunedin
Auckland Region, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

My husband even joined me on the walk up. Wasn't as hard as I thought it was going to be. I took a jaffa and rolled it down - taking photos. Make sure you take a camera and the shop on the main road will sell you certificates and even laminate them for you.

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