Perth, situated on the Swan River, has all the modern conveniences. White sandy beaches are only minutes from the city, while Rottnest Island, the home of the Quokka, and Fremantle, rich in maritime history, are close by. The north of the state boasts a wide variety of attractions. Visit the gorges and National Parks of the tropics, laze on the stunning beaches of Broome, or feed the dolphins of Monkey Mia. Travelling inland to the Golden Heartland visitors will be rewarded with spectacular wildflower shows and changing colours. Visit the natural wonders of Wave Rock and Dyandra State Forest, or fossick for gold in some of the world's richest goldfields. Wine, challenging surf, limestone caves, spectacular coastline, magnificent forests and golden beaches are just some of the attractions waiting for visitors in the south-west. A visit to this area is a must, but be careful you may never leave.