Dunedin, New Zealand

Baldwin Street

Baldwin Street, Dunedin

Baldwin Street, in Dunedin's North East Valley, is recognised by Guinness World Records as the world's steepest residential street, reaching a gradient of roughly 35 percent. Its severe slope is an accident of grid planning laid out without regard for the hillside terrain.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for Baldwin Street, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: -45.84944444, 170.53472222

Markdown