The history of Western Australia can be traced back more than 40,000 years, to when the first Aboriginal tribes made it their home. This part of the country was also the first to be discovered by European seafarers, as early as 1616, when the Dutch explorer Dirk Hartog landed on the west coast. This part of Australia was later called New Holland.

Scientists claim that Western Australia contains some of the oldest flora and fauna still living on earth. You can find corals that date back 2.4 billion years, and fossils that existed even earlier. It is in this amazingly rich and fertile land that you find Perth, the most isolated capital in the world.

The city was officially founded in 1829 by Governor Stirling. From that date it attracted numerous immigrants, as well as convicts. In the river port of Fremantle, you can visit a prison that still stands, from the 1800s when it was known to be the most notorious prison in the British Empire. On 1 August 2010, Fremantle Prison was declared to be on the World Heritage List, making it the first built environment in Western Australia to be bestowed this honour.

Today, Perth has a population of around two million people. It is the capital of Western Australia and is situated on the banks of the Swan River. The Indian Ocean and the stunning mountain ridge of the Darling Range envelop Perth on both sides, making it a very picturesque state capital. Perth has now become world known as the city with the highest population per capita of self-made millionaires in the world and as the sunniest capital city in the world, with an average of 8 hours of sunshine a day, 365 days a year.

Such wonderful weather gives locals and tourists an opportunity to take part in a myriad of outdoor activities, right in the city or on its doorstep, from picnics in the park to snorkelling in the Indian Ocean - you will never be bored in Perth.

Besides the natural wonders, Perth will surprise the visitors with its architectural prowess - from colonial era historical buildings, to ultra-modern skyscrapers. While on a walking tour through the city, you will get to see the stunning St Georges Terrace, a broad avenue running parallel to the shores of the majestic Swan River; the Government House, built in the style of the Tower of London, and the Perth Gaol, a symbol of convict labour in the city.

There is plenty to see and do around Perth city. You can see the beautiful views of the skyline at Kings Park, go wine tasting in the Swan Valley, visit the city Zoo or take a trip to Rottnest Island, just to mention a few places.

The magical National Park Nambung is a must for any visitor to this region. It is home to the famous Pinnacle Desert and is one of Western Australia's most unique natural attractions. Here, in the 300 hectares of wilderness, thousands of huge limestone pillars rise from the shifting yellow sands, some more than five metres in height! The first visitors to this remote land in the 17th century believed these pinnacles were the remnants of a lost civilisation, so grand is the impression you get from seeing this natural phenomenon. Nambung National Park also features secluded white sandy beaches perfect for swimming and snorkelling - and you might even see a bottlenose dolphin or sea lion swimming offshore.

Another national park of the region, Pemberton, is known for its majestic trees. Some of the tallest hardwood trees in the world grow in this area, and the tallest tree felled here was 104 metres high.

Perth is known to be the world's most isolated capital city, but its history, nature and stunning location make it a tourist paradise, attracting thousands of visitors each year who are all looking for the adventure of a lifetime.