Bulwer is a small town in the

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region, South Africa. It is situated on the R617 regional road between the towns of

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and around 50 minutes north-west of the town of

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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. Bulwer is a prominent

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for various reasons. It's a popular birding spot, a beautiful place to just relax, but mainly it's a flying destination for both

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s. Both local and international pilots flock to Bulwer for flying around the year.Bulwer Take Off 1850 m
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The Old Yellowwood Church

The old yellowwood church (Chapel of the

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) in Bulwer was built from hand sawn yellowwood in 1885. It was renovated by

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in 1989.

References

Populated places in the Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Local Municipality {{KwaZuluNatal-geo-stub

Background

The Old Yellowwood Church

See also

References