Baldwin St

Continuing concerns about visitor behaviour on the world's steepest street, Baldwin St, Dunedin, prompted reporter Hamish McNeilly to investigate.

Plummeting American and Asian tourist numbers are forcing Dunedin's Baldwin Street Tourist Shop to close.

Cycling down the world's steepest street with no hands on the handlebars, and a camper van trying to drive to the top of Baldwin St were just some of the antics observed by a council worker last week.

A suitable location for a public toilet near Baldwin St is proving hard to find.

Even though the climb by AvantiPlus bike mechanic Mac Robertson (50) was aided by an electric motor, Chinese travellers clapped as he motored up Baldwin St.

The actions of a driver who attempted to drive a bus full of backpackers up the world's steepest street for a photo opportunity have been labelled foolhardy by Dunedin police.

Cardrona stuntman Ian Soanes has a New Year resolution which befits a man they call the "Wheelie King".

A Sunday morning joyride, which involved a car towing a chilly bin down the world's steepest street, has earned three men a trip to Dunedin District Court later this week.