The World’s Steepest Street Bro!
The World’s Steepest Street is Baldwin Street, in Dunedin, New Zealand.
Because the sign says so! I photographed it!
Like any good local council wanting to promote their city, the Dunedin City Council proudly states that this street is officially the ‘Steepest in the World’, and is in the Guinness Book of Records.
Well it is a bit steep.
The World’s Steepest Street – The Numbers
The average grade of The World’s Steepest Street is 1 in 3.41, with the steepest grade being 1 in 2.86. Check out these photos showing the gradient. It does take a bit of lung power and leg muscle exertion to walk up Baldwin Street.
I guess you need good brakes on your car.
If you really want to, you can also claim some dodgy certificates at the bottom of the street that has been set up by some enterprising resident – saying that you’ve walked up and down The World’s Steepest Street.
Other things to do in New Zealand after visiting The World’s Steepest Street – have a steak at the Huntsman Steakhouse.
The World’s Steepest Street Resources
To check out more famous World Streets, see Street World: Urban Culture and Art from Five Continents and Walking San Francisco: 33 Savvy Tours Exploring Steep Streets, Grand Hotels, Dive Bars, and Waterfront Parks.
This is totally on my life list! How crazy!
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I fully drive past here every day
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Too bad this is not the Steepest Street in the World. That title should belong to Canton Ave in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Baldwin Str = 35%
Canton Ave = 37%
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anthony Reply:
March 18th, 2010 at 1:20 pm
I don’t think Dunedin tourism will like that!
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It May not be that steep as the in Canton Ave in Pittsburgh, but tourists can actually try to pass by this street, get certificate and have their pictures taken. It’ll be a wonderful experience.
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This street is crazy. Cars would have a hard time passing into this street. sick!
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I remembered Mr Bean passing this street in one of the episode of his show. It has become popular that’s why lot of tourists would take a photo on this street.
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Back in June did a post on this – didn’t know about Canton AVe Pittsburgh though and neither do Guiness World Records or Wikipedia by the looks of it.
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Anthony The Travel Tart Reply:
November 29th, 2011 at 3:55 pm
I’m sure many places are trying to claim the record for tourist attraction purposes!
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