I headed out for a quiet solo beach camp on Moreton Island (Mulgumpin) during Australian Christmas time, but the day started a bit weird—I couldn’t find a campsite to stay in at first. So I parked up on the northwest side, made a simple espresso with my OutIn, and just enjoyed that perfect combo: ocean in front, and a clear little freshwater stream behind me. That’s one of my favorite things about beach camping—swim in the ocean, then rinse the salt off straight away. Once I finally found a spot, I set up a cozy, private camp that honestly felt like a secret beach. I brought my tipi tent for an easy shaded setup and, of course, a hammock—because beach camping without a hammock just isn’t the same for me. As the sun dropped (this part of the island has unreal sunsets), I fired up the grill for hamburgers, watched the wildlife, and settled into a calm night with lights on, marshmallows, and a movie. I wrapped it up with the best kind of sleep—waves all night—then a morning coffee, a look at the shipwreck area nearby, and packed up to meet friends and family at another camp.