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Baldwin Street - The Steepest Street in the World
No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Dunedin

Baldwin Street - The Steepest Street in the World

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Baldwin Street - The Steepest Street in the World is a residential street considered the steepest residential street in the world. The street is about 350 m long and rises about 70 m from the valley floor. The lower section is relatively gentle, but it gets steeper toward the top, with the steepest part at about 35%, which is equivalent to gaining 1 m in elevation for every just under 3 m traveled forward. This section is paved with concrete rather than asphalt, which makes it easier to maintain and more resistant to winter frost and slipperiness. Its steepness was purely accidental — mid-19th-century planners drew the grid on paper without following the hill, which resulted in a world record. The title has had its ups and downs: in 2019 it was briefly taken by a street in Wales, but the following year, after local surveyors appealed and remeasured along the street's centerline, it was returned. Today, it feels more like an open-air photo spot. Visitors like to use the slope to create optical illusions, posing as if they are pushing a bike uphill or leaning back while staying steady for photos, and some come specifically to experience the feeling of climbing from the bottom to the top, like mountaineering. Each summer, the more-than-30-year-old hill-climb challenge Gutbuster takes place here, with participants racing from the bottom to the top and back. Long-time Dunedin locals also recall a former local spectacle: tens of thousands of orange candy-coated chocolate balls bouncing down the steep slope.

Dunedin · 16.3km from Harington Point
First Church Of Otago
No. 4 of Best Things to Do in Dunedin

First Church Of Otago

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First Church Of Otago stands on the remnants of Bell Hill in the center of Dunedin and is an iconic Presbyterian church for Scottish immigrants in New Zealand. The existing building was designed by architect Robert Lawson and built in the Gothic Revival style, with exterior walls made of Oamaru limestone and a base of volcanic rock from Port Chalmers. The spire, over 50m high, is embedded with two-tiered lancet windows on all four sides, making the tower appear even taller. It can be seen by looking up from many street corners in the city center. Today, it remains an active church for the local congregation. Inside the bell tower hangs a set of bronze bells shipped from the United Kingdom, which are still rung manually by bell ringers using traditional British methods—a rarity among Presbyterian churches outside the United Kingdom. Two old street lamps from Edinburgh hang on the iron gate posts in front of the church, and a large bell brought all the way from Scotland stands on the lawn. The marks of the immigrants' homeland are hidden in many details. Stepping inside, the most eye-catching feature is the huge circular rose window above the pulpit. Stained glass casts soft light onto the wooden truss ceiling and the intricately carved pulpit. There are also stained glass windows around the perimeter commemorating fallen soldiers and the Otago Mounted Rifles. When visiting, you might want to walk around to the back of the church and look back from the direction of Queen's Gardens. The apse, corner towers, and the tall gable embedded with the rose window unfold in layers, making it a great spot for taking panoramic photos of the church.

Dunedin · 19.7km from Harington Point

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Guided Dunedin City & Peninsula Small Group Tour (Max 10)
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Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
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Iconic Shore Excursion: Iconic Larnach Castle Tour
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Dunedin: Larnach Castle & Gardens Admission Ticket
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City Highlights, Larnach Castle Gardens Tour
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Port Chalmers: Larnach Castle, City Sights & Otago Peninsula
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Dunedin Highlights Audio Tour: Victorian Heritage and Civic Landmarks
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Queenstown to Dunedin: Taieri Gorge Train One-Way Tour
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Dunedin: To Queenstown via Taieri Gorge Train One-Way Day Tour
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Dunedin: Scenic Railway Tour Through the Taieri Gorge
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Dunedin: Scenic Railway Tour of Otago's Coastline
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Anonymous user31 December 2024
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It's worth a visit. The castle is very interesting. Different weather conditions provide different experiences. It's very good. The garden is average, but the dining area is very good. The wood-burning stove is very comfortable. The price is also suitable. It is a place with good value for money.

Larnach Castle

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123-traveller8 October 2022
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The blue penguins pukekura may walk on a track from Royal Albatross Centre. But the track is closed.

Blue Penguins Pukekura

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FancyHansi1 January 2026
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Tips: better if you can avoid rainy weather. Good to have a companion. wear hiking shoes if possible.Reasons to Recommend: unique. good for the body.

Baldwin Street - The Steepest Street in the World

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5 April 2016
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Smooth and slender figures, with beautiful and elegant curves in the air, are the last land habitats of the Royal Albatrosses on the Otago Peninsula. The beach beneath the parking lot of the Royal Albatross Center is a long place to watch blue penguins nest. The wingspan of the Royal Albatross Center is three meters deep in the autumn grass and yellow grass.

Royal Albatross Centre

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HSINGTING16 October 2026
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On October 16th, because I couldn't book tickets through a KK ticket agency, I went here instead. Surprisingly, only one blue penguin came ashore (too early, 5:00 PM). There were two in their nest. We also saw fur seals, though they were quite far away. Binoculars were available. The peninsula's conservation efforts are excellent. There's a briefing room with video showing the area's original landscape – once a sheep farm, it was later donated for conservation and breeding. There's a safe walking path to avoid disturbing the penguins. You can observe the penguins returning to their nests on the beach and see the injured penguins being cared for and displayed.

The OPERA - Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance

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果汁分你一半✔22 January 2021
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Dunedin is full of cultural atmosphere, with many historical buildings, museums and bird sanctuaries. Many typical Scottish-style buildings are still preserved in the city, and it is known as the city that is "most like Scotland outside of Scotland". Dunedin is full of cultural atmosphere, with many historical buildings, museums and bird sanctuaries. Many typical Scottish-style buildings are still preserved in the city, and it is known as the city that is "most like Scotland outside of Scotland".

Dunedin Railway Station

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🎀彡🐾13 May 2020
5.0
Otago Peninsula is the most beautiful place in Dunedin. There is a long road along the coastline. Driving on this road is really refreshing. There are both beautiful bays and very beautiful forests here. It is really a pleasant and romantic place.

Otago Peninsula

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yccui17 March 2025
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Visiting Dunedin is another day full of activities. Dunedin is located on the southeast coast of New Zealand's South Island. It is the second largest city in the South Island and the fourth largest city in New Zealand. In the mid-to-late 19th century, the Scottish discovered gold mines nearby and gradually prospered. It was once the largest city in New Zealand and has a large number of Scottish-style buildings. ​

First Church Of Otago

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闲庭漫步3021 February 2020
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It can be regarded as the city center of Dunedin. Although it is called the Octagonal Square, it actually looks more like a circular square. A main traffic artery runs through it, and other roads end here. It feels a bit similar to Shanghai's Wujiaochang, but it is much smaller in scale and all traffic is flat. Surrounding the square are churches, town halls, many shops and restaurants, and a cinema. It is a place where citizens and tourists like to hang out.

The Octagon

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Don't miss these attractions in Harington Point: Larnach Castle, Blue Penguins Pukekura, and Taiaroa Head. If you like Culture & history, try Guided Dunedin City & Peninsula Small Group Tour (Max 10). If you enjoy Outdoor & sports, try Queenstown to Dunedin: Taieri Gorge Train One-Way Tour.

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