Bulwer, KwaZulu-Natal
# Bulwer, KwaZulu-Natal

Bulwer is a small town in the KwaZulu-Natal's Midlands region, South Africa. It is situated on the R617 regional road between the towns of Boston and Underberg and around 50 minutes north-west of the town of Ixopo on the R56. The village is nestled in the shadow of the Amahwaqa (the misty one) mountain.

## Background

The town is named after Natal Governor Sir Henry Bulwer, having been founded during his $tenure.^{:256}$ Bulwer is a prominent tourist destination for various reasons. It's a popular birding spot, a beautiful place to just relax, but mainly it's a flying destination for both hang gliders and paragliders. Both local and international pilots flock to Bulwer for flying around the year.

## The Old Yellowwood Church

The old yellowwood church (Chapel of the Holy Trinity) in Bulwer was built from hand sawn yellowwood in 1885. It was renovated by Mondi in 1989.

