Cuppa’s Blog

[Cuppa]

Life in the rainforest isn't necessarily what you might expect

Our latest blog post.

We have now been on Cape York (this time around) since June last year & will be here in the rainforest close to Lockhart River until after the next wet season. This is our latest Blog post.

https://cuppa500.com/Blog/iron-range-rainforest-cape-york/

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[TPC]

Great read Cuppa, you certainly have to endure a lot of challenges but are rewarded some incredible experiences.
Chilli Beach is still one of my favourite places I have ever visited.

[MB]

Happy 65th Birthday Cuppa Mate [emoji322][emoji106][emoji106]
Possibly your Best Blog yet [emoji123][emoji41] [emoji736][emoji736]


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[MB]

Wondering if an ‘Epilator’ could have somewhat hopefully helped Pedro Old Mate?

https://au.braun.com/en-au/female-hair-removal

I sure wish those hair plucking out/rotating torture weapons were invented back in the early 80’s when I attempted to bring home forearms carrying full of Prickly Pears [emoji530]
Damn fine tiny needle things too kept driving into my body/belly/forearms for months afterwards but thankfully not poisonous like poor Pedro [emoji22]


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[Cuppa]

A brief unexpected blog post to share the interview I had on ABC North Queensland this afternoon.

https://cuppa500.com/Blog/abc-radio-north-queensland-interview-30th-september-2022/

[mudnut]

A brief unexpected blog post to share the interview I had on ABC North Queensland this afternoon.

https://cuppa500.com/Blog/abc-radio-north-queensland-interview-30th-september-2022/

Good interview, Cuppa. After 10 years of calling you that, I finally know your real name. You'll have to hide in the bat cave and emerge with a different persona. :]

[Cuppa]

Good interview, Cuppa. After 10 years of calling you that, I finally know your real name. You'll have to hide in the bat cave and emerge with a different persona. :]

Nah, most people still call me Cuppa.

[Wizard52]

Heard interview live on Friday afternoon while on Fraser Island. Plenty of tailor at present.
Well spoken Cuppa.

[Cuppa]

It's been brewing for a while.
Our latest Blog post.

https://cuppa500.com/Blog/another-catch-up-from-the-iron-range-rainforest/

[Cuppa]

Belatedly bringing you up to date with our lives via our latest blog post. Have been back in Vic since late May.

https://cuppa500.com/Blog/back-to-the-modern-world/

[Cuppa]

The time has come.`

We are now the legal owners of an OKA expedition vehicle - details later when we actually have posession of it. (Hopefully we'll be able to collect it in January).

So our Patrol & Tvan are up for sale.

Rather than create the longest post I've ever made here (& yes I know a few have been pretty long) I have created a blog post with extensive info & pics of what is a pretty unique, built for purpose combo.

https://cuppa500.com/Blog/remote-area-touring-rig-for-sale/

In a nutshell -> 87577

[Cuppa]

It's taken a lot longer than we expected, but we are now back 'on the road', currently sweltering in SA. For anyone interested here a squiz inside (& out) of the OKA.

https://cuppa500.com/Blog/the-oka/

[Plasnart]

It's taken a lot longer than we expected, but we are now back 'on the road', currently sweltering in SA. For anyone interested here a squiz inside (& out) of the OKA.

https://cuppa500.com/Blog/the-oka/

Good onya Cuppa. Hope you and Mrs T have years of enjoyable adventures in the OKA. What a beast!

[jack]

It's taken a lot longer than we expected, but we are now back 'on the road', currently sweltering in SA. For anyone interested here a squiz inside (& out) of the OKA.

https://cuppa500.com/Blog/the-oka/

I’ve had a good look at this beast in the flesh and it’s bloody impressive. The engineering is next level, yeap I’m jealous.
Only criticism I have is that I didn’t get to take it for a drive, but that was my own fault.

Enjoy Cuppa & Mrs Tea - living the dream.

[Cuppa]

A new blog post fresh off the printing press.
We've only been back on the road for 6 weeks & we have come to a stand still.
But we are enjoying it.

https://cuppa500.com/Blog/rain-stops-play/

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[mudnut]

A new blog post fresh off the printing press.
We've only been back on the road for 6 weeks & we have come to a stand still.
But we are enjoying it.

https://cuppa500.com/Blog/rain-stops-play/

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Mate, you gotta stop causing pandemics and floods each time you step into the outback:) I like the poptop style camper on the OKAs and thank you for the beautiful wildlife photography. I am looking forward to the next blog. Good luck with your trek into the unknown conditions north.

[BrazilianY60]

What a beautiful picture Cuppa! Elements, light, color, everything!

[Cuppa]

A new blog post in which we cross the recently flooded Channel country & head to the Red Centre for a bit of 4wd adventure. Ruby Gap, some of the Binns Track & then a 1600km 'side trip' to drive the Sandy Blight Junction Road.

https://cuppa500.com/Blog/to-alice-and-back-to-alice/ (https://cuppa500.com/Blog/to-alice-and-back-to-alice/)

[TPC]

Very jealous of your travels, tried to convince my wife to do same thing but she isn't willing to be away from kids and grandkids. Keep having fun.

[jack]

Very jealous of your travels, tried to convince my wife to do same thing but she isn't willing to be away from kids and grandkids. Keep having fun.

So I'm not the only one in that boat Tony, we can only dream.

[Cuppa]

Well it's taken around 6 weeks to travel from Alice Springs to Darwin/Dundee Beach.
Grab a cuppa or a beer. & get comfy for a read. Not sure how far it is from Ballarat to Darwin, but we've taken around 10,000kms

https://cuppa500.com/Blog/2025/07/

[TPC]

Haven't read your blog in a while and just had a catch up, so jealous of your lifestyle, trying to convince my missis to do the same but she wants to stay close to kids and grandkids.

[mudnut]

Having trouble loading your latest blog with your link, Cuppa.

[TPC]

https://cuppa500.com/Blog/middle-to-the-top-alice-springs-to-darwin/:/

Try this

[jack]

I’ve let Cuppa know, try this one
https://cuppa500.com/Blog/2025/07/

[Cuppa]

Thanks jack mudnut ... I have no idea why the link in the post above is not working. If you copy the link & paste it into your browser it works ok, which makes me think the issue may be here on the forum.

Have checked & my blog site all appears to be functioning ok. If you are still having problems try https://cuppa500.com/Blog/ & it should take you to the latest post anyway.

Bloody hell! Over a month has passed since that last post, I'd better start thinking about writing another. Have been at friends place in Kununurra for much of the last 2 weeks, but leaving tomorrow to spend a couple of weeks driving & camping along the Parry Creek Rd, the King River Rd & the Karunjie Track. Will have to fit a day in to write a new post somewhere along the way!

[mudnut]

Wow. That was quite a read. I think you really dodged a bullet by being "Fired". I bet they take advantage of lots of people. Thanks for posting your adventures, Cuppa.

[TPC]

Thanks jack mudnut ... I have no idea why the link in the post above is not working. If you copy the link & paste it into your browser it works ok, which makes me think the issue may be here on the forum.

Have checked & my blog site all appears to be functioning ok. If you are still having problems try https://cuppa500.com/Blog/ & it should take you to the latest post anyway.

Bloody hell! Over a month has passed since that last post, I'd better start thinking about writing another. Have been at friends place in Kununurra for much of the last 2 weeks, but leaving tomorrow to spend a couple of weeks driving & camping along the Parry Creek Rd, the King River Rd & the Karunjie Track. Will have to fit a day in to write a new post somewhere along the way!

Hi Cuppa, your link was coming up with https at the start twice. I have edited it and it works now.

[Hodge]

Love your posts Cuppa.
I've been following another couple with kids and their Oka. Their channel is Karstan and Maxine.
Everytime I watch their stuff I think of you and your travels with utmost jealousy!!!

[Cuppa]

A new post to the blog today. We are now exploring in the East Kimberley having spent 6 weeks getting here from the Darwin area. Plenty of crocs & boabs..... & a bit of bull dust

https://cuppa500.com/Blog/from-the-northern-territory-heading-west/

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[mudnut]

You're living my dream, Cuppa.

[Cuppa]

Latest Blog just posted.

King River Road, Diggers Rest Station, Karunjie Track, Duncan Road, Langi Crossing & now we are on the Gibb River Road heading eastward to Mr Elizabeth Station where we'll be staying for the Wet Season.

As usual lots of words & lots of pics. Hope you enjoy it.

https://cuppa500.com/Blog/more-of-the-kimberley/

[Touses]

Thank you so much Cuppa . As always, informative and wonderfully written.
The photos should be in a national gallery.
I particularly enjoyed the " Bearded Babbler".

[BrazilianY60]

Wonderful pictures and very pleasant reading as always Cuppa, thank you!

It amazes me that you know the names for every bird species! I wonder if you are a biologist by trade.

[Cuppa]

Wonderful pictures and very pleasant reading as always Cuppa, thank you!

It amazes me that you know the names for every bird species! I wonder if you are a biologist by trade.

Ta. No, just an amateur birdwatcher. I enjoy (mostly) the challenge of photographing them. Has all the elements of hunting except for the killing.