We camped in the car on the street one night and cooked dinner in the park overlooking the beach, then camped in our tent for the first time. We stayed 2 wonderful nights right on a fabulous beach! To top it off, it was the cheapest option verses a car park. Bonus!
When I said on the beach, I meant it. We were so close but back far enough to not get run over. Yes, one could drive on the beach! Our spot was directly across from the car ferry over to Fraser Island - home of the famous 80 km long, white sandy beach.
We drank champagne, sat by the campfire, and frolicked in the warm ocean water. We played cards, read, and I even got to puzzle. I even went running every day. I was starting to really enjoy this road trip. Warm weather here we come!