# Baldwin Street

Dunedin, New Zealand

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.

## Roots Earth

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.

Coordinates: -45.84944444, 170.53472222

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