The cache site is close to two features of historical significance for the Alexandra region.
The first of these is an old burial ground that had its beginnings at the peak of the Central Otago gold rushes. Before being formally named Alexandra in mid-1863 the nearby tent township was known as Manuherikia Junction. The tributary flowing into the Molyneux (Clutha) River at that spot had been called “Manuherikia” by the Maori. The first known burial here occurred in February 1863. A seven-year-old lad, William George Robertson, had drowned in the Manuherikia River. This site was probably chosen away from the gold-mining claims that took up most of this general area. Some miners who perished in the notorious snow storms on the Old Man Range in 1863 also rest here. The last confirmed burial was of the well-known local punt proprietor, John Duley (sic) in May 1869.
The second historical feature is an ancient apple tree (>80 years) that has grown within the cemetery block. The ability for this tree to survice in this inhospitable location for so long has experts puzzled.
The cache is a 400mm container hidden at ground level. It includes a log and pencil, and had several small swaps at the time of placement. There is parking beside the cemetery site.