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Baldwin Street: The World's Steepest Street

Dunedin · Otago · Out & Back

0.50.7 km88 m
↑ 47 m gain↓ 47 m descenthigh 88 msteepest 24 %
DISTANCE0.8 km
ASCENT47 m
DURATIONabout 20 min
STEEPEST24 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · WALKERS 4.6 · 79
DOG EFFORT3.0 /5 paws
PARKING110 m away

This walk comes from licensed public walk data and is being progressively confirmed against the authorities. Signs on the day always win. Evidence: inferred from the licensed data only. Walked it and read the sign? Send us the rule and this line retires. How we check dog rules.

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Good to know

Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy, read the signs at the gate, and give ground-nesting birds and stock their room.

River swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceA popular track, busy on weekends
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.

About Baldwin Street: The World's Steepest Street

Baldwin Street: The World's Steepest Street is an out-and-back of 0.8 km, near Dunedin in Otago.

Graded moderate, it climbs about 47 m overall, pitching up to 24 % at its steepest, and takes about 20 min to walk.

Walkers come for river frontage, big views, town-edge walking, and historic sites. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy and read the signs at the gate. Walkers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 79 reviews.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Baldwin Street: The World's Steepest Street?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Baldwin Street: The World's Steepest Street by name, so this one rests on the licensed walk data and the district-wide rule rather than a rule-setter's own words. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but that is not the same as a rule saying yes, so keep the lead handy and let the signs at the gate decide.

How long is Baldwin Street: The World's Steepest Street?

Baldwin Street: The World's Steepest Street is 0.8 km with roughly 47 m of climb and takes about 20 min.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Baldwin Street: The World's Steepest Street?

Yes, the track has river access where a dog can cool off. In warm months check the LAWA water quality map for toxic algae warnings first.

From the pack

Walked and logged 2 times by the pack, 1 proven with a photo. first proven by Christine & Niamh.

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