North East Valley Post Office, Dunedin. New Zealand.
S 45° 50.900 E 170° 31.925
59G E 463669 N 4922697
The old North East Valley Post Office has a new life as the Tourist Shop for the famous attraction "Worlds Steepest Street, Baldwin Street".
Waymark Code: WMGC41
Location: South Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 02/12/2013
Views: 2
Listed on the Historic Trust Register, the old North East Valley Post Office is now a Tourist Shop for the Baldwin Street claim as Worlds Steepest Street. After walking up the street, you can visit the shop and purchase a certificate to prove your feat. It is now also known as the Best Souvenir Shop in town.
Date location was entrusted to the New Zealand Historic places: 07/02/1982
Type of history commemorated (short description):
Historic Place Category 2.
Postal and Telecomunications History.
Website pertaining to the location: [Web Link]
Town, city, or region nearest to the site:
Dunedin.
Year placed: 1914.
Admission fees if any: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Hours of operation:
Baldwin street Tourist Shop Hours: 9am to 5pm.
Is it accessible to the general public:
Yes. It is now a Tourist Shop.
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