Chris Smith
Aussie Gold Hunters (2016)
Season 6
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
S6E1 - Episode 1
The Dust Devils face a nightmare journey to their remote mining lease. The Ferals are set a huge gold target, and the Poseidon crew find a nugget.
Feb. 22, 2021, midnight
S6E2 - Episode 602
A machinery problem adds more woes to the Dust Devils’ nightmare start. Shane and Russell find gold, while the Poseidon Crew hunt for an intruder.
March 1, 2021, midnight
S6E3 - Episode 3
Machinery breakdowns cause tensions to rise in the Poseidon Crew. The Ferals are moved onto a new lease, and the Gold Timers get stranded.
March 8, 2021, midnight
S6E4 - Episode 4
An old treasure map leads the Poseidon Crew to a big nugget. Marcus and Linden call in some expert help, while Shane and Russell take a financial gamble.
March 15, 2021, midnight
S6E5 - Episode 5
After a frustrating day, the Ferals hit a gold hot streak. An injury rocks the Gold Timers, while Shane and Russell struggle with their homemade sluice.
March 22, 2021, midnight
S6E6 - Episode 6
Prospectors Jacqui and Andrew uncover gold in Queensland. The Poseidon Crew get some exciting news, while the Dust Devils spend big on new equipment.
March 29, 2021, midnight
S6E7 - Episode 7
The Gold Timers fight back against gold thieves. Machinery problems continue to plague the Dust Devils, while Marcus is panicked when Linden goes missing.
April 5, 2021, midnight
S6E8 - Episode 8
The Poseidon Crew are desperate to find fine gold to fund their expensive operation. Rookie team Jacqui and Andrew find gold nuggets in Queensland.
April 12, 2021, midnight
S6E9 - Episode 9
Marcus and Linden are confronted by a rival gold prospector. The Gold Timers call in a geologist for help, and Robbie storms off the Ferals’ lease.
April 19, 2021, midnight
S6E10 - Episode 10
The Dust Devils’ critical water supply runs dry. Jacqui and Andrew find their biggest nugget so far, while the Poseidon Crew are hit by torrential rain.
April 26, 2021, midnight
S6E11 - Episode 11
A game-changing piece of equipment leads the Ferals to their biggest nugget haul of the season. Plus, Shane and Russell battle unseasonal weather.
May 2, 2021, midnight
S6E12 - Episode 12
The Poseidon Crew are slowed down by fierce storms. Jacqui and Andrew encounter a deadly insect, while the Gold Timers try to fix their dry blower.
May 9, 2021, midnight
S6E13 - Episode 13
Shane and Russell gamble on a unique wash plant. The Poseidon Crew search for an ancient river gutter, while Jacqui and Andrew battle intense heat.
May 16, 2021, midnight
S6E14 - Episode 14
Marcus and Dale find a huge gold nugget. The Gold Timers uncover their biggest gold haul ever, while Shane and Russell overwork their sluice.
May 23, 2021, midnight
S6E15 - Episode 15
The Poseidon Crew recruit a 14-year-old worker to help speed up their operation. Meanwhile, the Gold Timers are slowed down by a freak dust storm.
May 30, 2021, midnight
S6E16 - Episode 16
An angry confrontation could see Marcus, Linden and Dale thrown off their lease. Impurities in their gold force the Dust Devils to take a big gamble.
June 6, 2021, midnight
S6E17 - Episode 17
A broken excavator shuts down the Ferals’ operation. Jacqui finds the biggest nugget of her career, while the Poseidon Crew uncover a rubbish tip.
June 13, 2021, midnight
S6E18 - Episode 18
The Poseidon Crew clash over a decision to switch claims. Shane and Russell receive help from a gyrocopter, and the Ferals are hit by exhaustion.
June 21, 2021, midnight
S6E19 - Episode 19
In the final week of their season, the Gold Timers are hit by a big storm. The Ferals have a medical emergency, and Linden breaks his gold drought.
June 28, 2021, midnight
S6E20 - Episode 20
After two workers quit, the Dust Devils are forced to hire an 18-year-old rookie. Plus, the Poseidon Crew hope to end their season with a big nugget.
July 5, 2021, 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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