Chris Smith
Aussie Gold Hunters (2016)
Season 10
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.
Released Aug. 1, 2016
Episode 44 min
10+
Genres: Documentary, Reality, Reality TV
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Production Companies: Electric Pictures
Network: Discovery Channel
S10E1 - Episode 1
A dead man’s diary leads Brent Shannon on a quest for a stash of lost gold. Paul Mackie takes a big risk, buying a small batch of high-value paydirt. Jacqui Buzetti and Andrew Leahy brave crocodile-infested waters in search of monster nuggets.
Jan. 13, 2025, midnight
S10E2 - Episode 2
Melanie and Alex's mining future hinges on their revolutionary $400,000 dry blower. Newcomers Sheryl and Simon struggle to find new ground.
Jan. 20, 2025, midnight
S10E3 - Episode 3
The Poseidon Crew uncovers a new source of gold at Catto’s Paddock. Plus, husband-and-wife team Bridget and Levi North form a new partnership.
Jan. 27, 2025, midnight
S10E4 - Episode 4
Jacqui Buzetti and Andrew Leahy explore crocodile infested waters in search of nuggets. Plus, The Wanderers secure new ground.
Feb. 3, 2025, midnight
S10E5 - Episode 5
Paul Mackie hires a massive dozer to uncover a gold deposit that could be worth millions. The Poseidon Crew scales up their search for fine gold.
Feb. 10, 2025, midnight
S10E6 - Episode 6
The Desert Diggers battle to get their 400 thousand-dollar dry blower running while Shane and Rusty hunt for big nuggets at Fantasy Gully.
Feb. 17, 2025, midnight
S10E7 - Episode 7
The Mackies receive a six-figure offer for their gold lease. The Wanderers are forced to swallow their pride to keep their operation afloat.
Feb. 24, 2025, midnight
S10E8 - Episode 8
The Desert Diggers venture underground in search of gold rich paydirt. Plus, Shane Calegari goes high tech to prove new ground.
March 3, 2025, midnight
S10E9 - Episode 9
A surprise offer puts the Poseidon Crew’s future in jeopardy, the Wanderers gamble on big returns in hard ground and Jacqui and Andrew’s hunt for gold sees them follow in the oldtimer’s footsteps.
March 10, 2025, midnight
S10E10 - Episode 10
When Shane decides to try hard rock mining, he gets help from an unlikely source while the Mackies put a surprise visitor to work proving up new ground, and Sheryl and Simon must scavenge for parts to keep the gold coming in.
March 17, 2025, midnight
S10E11 - Episode 11
A flood forces the Desert Diggers to call for help, new technology leads Jacqui and Andrew to a massive haul of gold, and Shane Calegari returns to Fantasy Gully to help Rusty get his season back on track.
May 8, 2025, midnight
S10E12 - Episode 12
Brent and his son Cayden set off on an adventure to find highly valuable, crystalline gold while the Wanderers are forced to protect their patch from prying eyes, and Sheryl and Simon hit it big on new ground.
May 15, 2025, midnight
S10E13 - Episode 13
Disaster strikes when a would-be thief crashes The Desert Diggers loader, Shane and Rusty drag their dry blower across the treacherous ground, and Jacqui and Andrew recruit a new prospector to their team.
May 22, 2025, midnight
S10E14 - Episode 14
A mechanical failure in the mountains of Victoria puts Brent’s son Cayden to the test, fuel theft grinds the Mackies’ operation to a halt, and The Wanderers race to secure a crucial gold deal before week’s end.
May 29, 2025, midnight
S10E15 - Episode 15
Intense heat pushes Jacqui and Andrew to their limits, high winds threaten The Desert Diggers' relocation plans, and Shane and Rusty battle breakdowns and brutal conditions to keep their Fantasy Gully operation alive.
June 5, 2025, midnight
S10E16 - Episode 16
Brent tests the mining skills of his late friend Neville Perry’s sons, a mechanical fault stalls The Wanderers' excavator, and The Mackies make a risky investment on new ground.
June 12, 2025, midnight
S10E17 - Episode 17
Armed with new information, Shane and Russell chase lost gold on Mosquito Creek, disaster strikes the Desert Diggers as they push to double their output, Jacqui and Andrew push deeper into the Palmer River using a new off-road vehicle.
June 19, 2025, midnight
S10E18 - Episode 18
The Poseidon Crew and Neville Perry's sons make their long-awaited return to German Gully. The Desert Diggers wade through mud for a major payday, while Sheryl and Simon battle breakdowns to hit their gold target.
June 26, 2025, midnight
S10E19 - Episode 19
The Desert Diggers secure a season-changing deal, gambling on untested ground. The Poseidon Crew expand operations at German Gully to find big gold, and intense summer heat pushes The Wanderers to the brink.
July 3, 2025, midnight
S10E20 - Episode 20
None
July 10, 2025, 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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