Hi there, non-Australian here,

I will be taking a trip from coast to coast in the coming weeks, and I wanted to check if it is safe to free/wild camp in general, and on beaches? I have kit to keep myself warm, hydrated, and fed, and I won't start any fires. I would only stay in each spot for one night.

It would be a pain to set up a tent and then be asked to move in the middle of the night by police or disgruntled citizens, or worse, be harassed by someone or get attacked by kangaroos (idk lol) when it's cold and dark outside. So, I'm curious if it is generally safe to sleep on beaches. Are smaller towns better? What about near truck stops, etc.

Thank you very much in advance.