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Baldwin Street - The Steepest Street in the World
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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 · 4.1km from downtown
First Church Of Otago
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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 · 336m from downtown

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Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
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Dunedin Highlights Audio Tour: Victorian Heritage and Civic Landmarks
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Guided Dunedin City & Peninsula Small Group Tour (Max 10)
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Iconic Shore Excursion: Iconic Larnach Castle Tour
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Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour
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Port Chalmers: Larnach Castle, City Sights & Otago Peninsula
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Dunedin: Small Group City Highlights Tour
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Dunedin: Distillery Tour with Gin & Spirit Tasting
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Dunedin: 3-Hour Artisan Food Walking Tour
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Dunedin: Speight's Brewery Guided Tour with Tasting
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Dunedin Little Blue Penguin Night Tour, South Island, New Zealand
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Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience
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Dunedin: Wildlife and Penguin Tour
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Dunedin Nature & City Tour – Full Day Cruise Excursion
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Otago Peninsula Scenery & Little Blue Penguin tour
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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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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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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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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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🎀彡🐾13 May 2020
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Dunedin's Octagonal Square is the central square here. As the name suggests, this square is an octagonal square with a very famous local building on each corner. It can be said that this is the undisputed center of Dunedin and it is definitely a must-visit place when visiting here.

The Octagon

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潇逸的珍珠24 February 2020
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This ancient city is intriguing. Walking on the ancient streets, you can see the vicissitudes of history. There are not many Chinese people in Dunedin, but the cooking skills are excellent. There are many Chinese restaurants, the taste is super good, and the price is also good. I like this city.

St Paul's Cathedral

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quqky10 September 2020
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The name is quite unique. As for why it is called Tunnel Beach, I am not sure if it is because the arched rock looks like a tunnel. But it is really beautiful here, with the sea breeze and waves hitting the shore.

Tunnel Beach Walk

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Claire Young21 March 2023
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Although the railway station in Dunedin is still under renovation, you can still see the historical introduction above, the super gorgeous architectural features of the station hall, and the maze garden outside the station. Many people come here to visit.

Taieri Gorge Railway

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铨上风满楼27 January 2023
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Although small, it has everything, and it has great Chinese characteristics. Young couples can come here to relax.

Lan Yuan, Dunedin Chinese Garden

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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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Don't miss these attractions in Dunedin: Larnach Castle, Baldwin Street - The Steepest Street in the World, and Dunedin Railway Station. If you like Culture & history, try Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket. If you enjoy Food & drink, try Visit Larnach Castle on the Otago Peninsula and enjoy afternoon tea.

You can give Visit Larnach Castle on the Otago Peninsula and enjoy afternoon tea and Dunedin: Distillery Tour with Gin & Spirit Tasting a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Dunedin Little Blue Penguin Night Tour, South Island, New Zealand, Queenstown to Dunedin one-way: Clyde + Saint Bathans + Taieri Gorge Railway [English], and Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of 1 November 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Dunedin is around EUR 35.87 – EUR 172.21. Rates vary by duration, group size, transport, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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