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	Location
	Cooleman Ridge is situated between Chapman and Kambah lying north-west to south-east, about 3.5 km long with an area of 187 ha. Its highest point is Mt Arawang (765 m) with a general level of 600 m above sea level. It offers extensive views east and north over Canberra and west over the Brindabella mountain range.

	Recent History
	Cooleman Ridge has been grazed by sheep and cattle for over a hundred years and consequently has many exotic grasses and weeds. As part of 'Yarralumla' property, 1899 maps indicate open forest. Latterly it was part of the 'Cooleman' grazing property when it was sown with Phalaris pasture grass and fertilised. It has been part of Canberra Nature Park formally since 1993 but was a reserve before that.

	Geology
	Did you know that Cooleman Ridge, like most of Canberra, sits on rocks 420 million years old? Volcanic activity, the ocean, lakes and weathering have all played their part in forming today's landscape. Read Dr. John F. Lindsay's interesting article for more information about the geology of the area.