Double Pfizered, Chili Beach wind, Rastus the loveable dog & exploring a couple of 4wd tracks & destinations north of Weipa.
https://cuppa500.com/Blog/coen-to-we...ew-diversions/
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Double Pfizered, Chili Beach wind, Rastus the loveable dog & exploring a couple of 4wd tracks & destinations north of Weipa.
https://cuppa500.com/Blog/coen-to-we...ew-diversions/
Again a good read Cuppa. The Pennefather is a great spot too. Fishing the West Coast can be pretty spectacular, even from the beaches and the water life amazing.
Great read again Cuppa.Quote:
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Have to say Chilli Beach is one of the best places I have visited, we ended up changing our plans when we were there so we could extend our stay.
Having been out of range for a while & now settled in at Moreton Telegraph Station for the wet, with internet, it eas time to start catching up with the blog posts.
Here the latest published this evening.
Old Telegraph Track - Its basically a video with notes in the blog to go with it.
https://cuppa500.com/Blog/the-old-te...ack-cape-york/
If you just want to watch the video & not bother with what I've read I wont mind, but the writing should add a bit to the video if you can be bothered.
Video is 35 minutes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9E6YAbEhpVE
Hi CuppaQuote:
Originally Posted by Cuppa
Spent a few days on Pennefather a few years ago and was stalked by a croc while fishing from the outer bank on that lagoon near the mouth. Thought it was time to leave.
Friends on mine John and Diane used to look after the Moreton Telegraph Station for the wet also a few years ago.
Keep dry over next few months
Peter
Awesome Cuppa & Mrs Tea Mates [emoji106][emoji106]
Truly enjoyed thank you both, slow & steady you’ve always proven out there wins the race [emoji3590][emoji3590]
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Here is the link to our latest blog post in which we explore the area known as the NPA at the very top of Cape York. Almost 80 photos included along with my usual writing. I hope you enjoy the ride.
https://cuppa500.com/Blog/the-npa-cape-york/
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Do you want to know what it's like to stay up on the Cape as a caretaker for the wet season?
If so this is the post for you.
https://cuppa500.com/Blog/wet-season...ing-cape-york/
cheers
Cuppa
As always, an enjoyable read, thanks, Cuppa.
Long overdue - a new blog post. We see the wet season out at Moreton Telegraph Station with an impressive last hurrah of the monsoon season, get trapped by the rivers, eventually get out & travel to the Iron Range rainforest on the east coast of Cape York, crossing the deepest water I've ever driven through on the way.
https://cuppa500.com/Blog/cape-york-...he-rainforest/
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...est-cape-york/
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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.
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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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A brief unexpected blog post to share the interview I had on ABC North Queensland this afternoon.
https://cuppa500.com/Blog/abc-radio-...eptember-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. :]Quote:
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Nah, most people still call me Cuppa.Quote:
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Heard interview live on Friday afternoon while on Fraser Island. Plenty of tailor at present.
Well spoken Cuppa.
It's been brewing for a while.
Our latest Blog post.
https://cuppa500.com/Blog/another-ca...ge-rainforest/
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/
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-are...-rig-for-sale/
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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!Quote:
Originally Posted by Cuppa
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cuppa
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.
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.Quote:
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What a beautiful picture Cuppa! Elements, light, color, everything!
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/
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.Quote:
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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/
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.
Having trouble loading your latest blog with your link, Cuppa.
I’ve let Cuppa know, try this one
https://cuppa500.com/Blog/2025/07/
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!
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.
Hi Cuppa, your link was coming up with https at the start twice. I have edited it and it works now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cuppa
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!!!
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-n...-heading-west/
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