Australia is a large and beautiful nation, with plenty of open spaces and gorgeous natural scenery. Thanks to those factors, as well as a friendly and active population, it should come as no surprise that the country is a popular place for camping. With countless amazing destinations and plenty of secluded spots that won’t be too crowded, the outback country is ideal. To get you started on your next Australian camping adventure, here are the top ten camping locations within the country.

1. Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort: Combine the best of both worlds with a camping trip on a top rated beach that hundreds of dolphins call home. Red cliffs and sandy beaches provide the backdrop for this incredible adventure.The snorkeling is rated as among the best in the world, and it does not get very crowded even in peak season.
2. Mitchell River National Park: If waterfalls are what you are after, head to Mitchell Falls within this pristine National Park. Located in a very remote area of the country, on the Mitchell Plateau, only the most dedicated will be able to say they have visited this ideal camping location.
3. Bamurru Plains: This New Territories beach destination is a step above normal camping. Relax along the sandy shores nearby to the Kakadu National Park by day, and then head to incredible safari suites at night.
4. Windjana Gorge National Park: This scenery at this Kimberly destination is the prime reason to visit. The impressive gorge begs to be explored, and a winding river provides a place to splash about and cool off afterwards. Only two miles from a police station, it makes an ideal place to bring a camper-van rental.
5. Booderee National Park: Head to Jarvis Bay in New South Wales to visit this remarkable white sand destination. Although the beach is popular in the summer months, the winter months are perfect for camping thanks to fewer crowds and an influx of migrating whales in June and July, passing through for warmer waters every year.
6. Fitzgerald River National Park: This is the ultimate bush setting, as it is home to many species including kookaburras and parrots. Explore the mountains on foot and camp each night in peace.
7. Dawsons Spring: This campground in Mt. Kaputar National Park stands at an elevation of 1510 meters, offering unparalleled views onto the land below, including nearly 10% of New South Wales. If you do not own a campervan, you should definitely consider campervan hire for your camping trip to Dawsons Spring, since this is a perfect place for a long holiday with your friends or family and it also offers numerous of opportunities for adventure and exploration.
8. Dryandra Woodland: Two hours from Perth you will find this amazing hiking destination, close to a dam and several miles of forest. Listen out for the kangaroos, numbats and possums that call the area home.
9. Kooljaman at Cape Leveque: This campsite is located between bright blue waters and beautiful red cliffs, creating the perfect destination for artists and photographers who want to capture the area’s natural beauty.
10. Lake Eyre National Park: At this lowest campsite in the country, you will sleep 12 meters below sea level, amidst thousands of acres of lake land begging to be explored.

This article was written by Dunya Carter, a travel writer from Australia. When she is not busy looking for exciting new places to visit, she is working for Discovery Campervan Hire as a consultant. She writes travel journals and guides for several websites and blogs, and is currently working on a travel guide about South Australia.

Thanks to tAlex Bikes for the photo from Flickr!