About this season
Three hard-core crews of gold prospectors take the gamble of a lifetime and battle to strike it big, deep in the wild west of outback Australia. The soaring highs and the crushing lows of the gold season are revealed as the crews pursue their all-important targets - braving brutal heat, punishing conditions, mechanical breakdowns and constant pressure.
Episodes (20)
1. Episode 1
Aired 10 January 2022 • 45 min
Jacqui and Andrew encounter a crocodile as they camp on the banks of the Palmer River. Plus, the Ferals travel to Jarman Island to mine on untouched land.
2. Episode 2
Aired 17 January 2022 • 45 min
The Gold Retrievers chase off a late-night intruder. Shane and Russell venture out on a new expedition, while the Poseidon Crew make a big decision.
3. Episode 3
Aired 24 January 2022 • 45 min
A disastrous fire could ruin the Gold Timers’ season before it has even begun. The Ferals are forced to launch a rescue mission when Rob goes missing.
4. Episode 4
Aired 31 January 2022 • 45 min
Jacqui and Andrew are stranded in the dangerous tropical wilderness of the Palmer River region. Meanwhile, the Poseidon Crew face a critical meeting.
5. Episode 5
Aired 7 February 2022 • 45 min
Winter storms ravage the Gold Retrievers’ new $35,000 dry blower and could end their season. Meanwhile, the pressure to find gold could tear the Ferals apart.
6. Episode 6
Aired 14 February 2022 • 45 min
The Poseidon Crew are forced to hunt Victoria’s frozen high country. Meanwhile, the Gold Timers use the last of their savings to hire some big machinery.
7. Episode 7
Aired 21 February 2022 • 45 min
The Gold Timers gamble their last $6,000 and commission a magnetic drone survey. The Ferals face a killer snake, while Brad and Chris get expert advice.
8. Episode 8
Aired 28 February 2022 • 45 min
The Dirt Dogs gamble big to hit their tally, while Henri and Kellie mount a last-chance hunt for big nuggets. The `Gold Gypsies' pursue their goal.
9. Episode 9
Aired 7 March 2022 • 45 min
The Poseidon Crew take a gamble on gold ground they’ve already detected. Levi and Bridget make a rookie mistake, while the Gold Timers catch a thief.
10. Episode 10
Aired 14 March 2022 • 45 min
The Ferals confront a gold thief who’s raided their lease. The Gold Retrievers explore a promising new lease, while Jacqui and Andrew get their big break.
11. Episode 11
Aired 30 May 2022 • 44 min
Permit delays ruin the Poseidon Crew’s hopes of a massive payday on their famed ground. A torrential downpour forces Shane and Russell to evacuate their dig site.
12. Episode 12
Aired 6 June 2022 • 44 min
Jacqui and Andrew are targeted by potential gold thieves. Marcus and Linden hunt ground close to the site of the biggest nugget ever found in Western Australia.
13. Episode 13
Aired 13 June 2022 • 44 min
The Poseidon Crew finally start digging legendary ground in search of a multi-million-dollar nugget. Shane and Russell endure the snake-ridden wilderness in Pilbara.
14. Episode 14
Aired 20 June 2022 • 44 min
A robbery at the Gold Retrievers’ camp puts more pressure on Chris and Brad’s partnership. Marcus and Linden finally hit a rich patch of nuggets.
15. Episode 15
Aired 27 June 2022 • 44 min
Jacqui and Andrew feel the pressure as they battle hard rock ground that could ruin their latest deal. Plus, Shane and Russell search an ancient mine.
16. Episode 16
Aired 4 July 2022 • 44 min
The Poseidon Crew are running out of time to find a 1,000-ounce nugget. The Gold Retrievers work through the night in an attempt to escape dangerous summer heat.
17. Episode 17
Aired 11 July 2022 • 44 min
Shane and Russell take the biggest gamble of their season. Marcus, Linden and Dale desperately need new ground before intense heat shuts down their operation.
18. Episode 18
Aired 18 July 2022 • 43 min
The Gold Timers negotiate a lucrative deal to sell their mining rights. Torrential summer storms in Victoria threaten to shut down the Poseidon Crew’s operation.
19. Episode 19
Aired 25 July 2022 • 45 min
20. Episode 20
Aired 1 August 2022 • 45 min