Chris Smith
Aussie Gold Hunters (2016)
Season 1
They’re the hard-core gold prospectors of Outback Australia and they’re on a mission to strike it rich! Whether it’s back-breaking work, extreme weather, mechanical breakdowns or cutthroat competition, prospecting is not for the faint-hearted. But our cast of gold hunters is tough, resourceful and ready for the challenge. Among them is husband and wife team Chris and Greg, the ‘Gold Gypsies’. 2 years ago they walked away from their Brisbane home and construction careers to chase their dream of striking it big, 4000km away. Having spent their life savings to set up their mining operation, the self-taught prospectors’ future rests on gold, for better or for worse… Meanwhile, best mates Vern and Leon, aka the Dirt Dogs, are running a gold operation in which they’ve sunk a million bucks into building what they claim is the ‘biggest dry blower in the universe’ affectionately known as ‘Goldzilla’. Having ploughed a fortune into their season plan, the Dogs are under massive pressure to uneart
Released Aug. 1, 2016
Episode 44 min
10+
Genres: Documentary, Reality, Reality TV
Keywords: tmdb.gold, tmdb.gold-mine, mdblist.has-trailer, imdb.australia, imdb.gold, imdb.f-rated, imdb.mining + 10 more, tmdb.countryside, tmdb.gold-rush, tmdb.australia, tmdb.gold-prospector, tmdb.gold-digger, tmdb.gold-miner, tmdb.australian-outback, tmdb.search-for-gold, tmdb.gold-mining, tmdb.gold-diggers
Production Companies: Electric Pictures
Network: Discovery Channel
5.0
S1E1 - 3 Men and Gold
In Western Australia's legendary goldfields, three teams of hardcore gold prospectors risk their dreams and futures as they pursue the ultimate golden reward.
Aug. 1, 2016, midnight
S1E2 - Mech Disasters and a High-Stakes Gamble
Mechanical problems and a high-stakes gamble threaten to derail the gold season for both the Dirt Dogs and the Gold Gypsies.
Aug. 8, 2016, midnight
S1E3 - Uprooting and Salt-Lake Gold
As ‘Dirt Dogs' Vern and Leon are forced to uproot their operation, ‘Gold Gypsies' Chris and Greg face a huge decision. Remote prospectors Henri and Kelli strike salt lake gold.
Aug. 15, 2016, midnight
S1E4 - Big Storm and Big Finds
Torrential rain threatens to drown out the season for the Dirt Dogs. Remote prospectors Henri and Kellie hit a hot streak, while the Gold Gypsies strike a once-in-a- lifetime find.
Aug. 22, 2016, midnight
S1E5 - All or Nothing and Gold Rich Patch
The ‘Dirt Dogs' fightback comes down to a make or break clean-up, Chris and Greg surf a wave of reef gold, and Henri and Kellie risk life and limb to stay on a hot streak.
Aug. 29, 2016, midnight
S1E6 - Targets and Unwanted Guests
Kellie and Henri face poachers and a crippling dry streak, and the 'Dirt Dogs' must break new ground to stay in business. Plus, the 'Gold Gypsies' seek out precious reef gold.
Sept. 5, 2016, midnight
S1E7 - Breakdowns and Complications
Kellie and Henri encounter breakdowns and bandits, and a failed plan sees the 'Gold Gypsies' run out of time and options. The 'Dirt Dogs' uncover a huge find - but there's a catch.
Sept. 12, 2016, midnight
S1E8 - Digging Deep, Risking Life and Limb
In the final week of gold season, the Dirt Dogs gamble big to hit their tally. Kellie and Henri mount a last-chance hunt for big nuggets, and the Gold Gypsies pursue their goal.
Sept. 19, 2016, midnight
Network: Discovery Channel
Episode Runtime: 44 min.
Season Runtime: 7216 min.
Released: Aug. 1, 2016
Last Air Date: July 10, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-PG / 10+
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