The BEST episodes of Aussie Gold Hunters

Every episode of Aussie Gold Hunters ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Aussie Gold Hunters!

Follow gold prospectors in Australia while they're risking their dreams and futures in pursuit of the ultimate golden reward.

Last Updated: 11/11/2024Network: Discovery Channel (AU)Status: Continuing

8.19

42 votes

#1 - Episode 20

Season 9 - Episode 20 - Aired 9/19/2024

With their quad bike out of action, Jacqui and Andrew must push through hostile country to find gold. Plus, the Gold Devils are relying on the results from Paul’s massive heap leach to save their season.

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8.00

73 votes

#2 - Episode 17

Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 8/20/2020

The Poseidon Crew hit the motherlode, while the Goldtimers are pushed to their limits, as Marcus and Linden return home and finally break their gold drought.

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7.97

38 votes

#3 - Episode 19

Season 9 - Episode 19 - Aired 9/12/2024

In Western Australia, it’s the end of the season for two teams as Shane and Kate try to escape the heat by working at night. Plus, a rich source of gold may have disappeared when the Gold Devils need it most.

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7.96

69 votes

#4 - Episode 13

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/23/2018

With the end of the season just days away, the Dirt Dogs need to deliver $233,000 in gold to reach their target; Alex faces a shock resignation.

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7.92

79 votes

#5 - Episode 9

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/27/2019

The Victoria Diggers could be on the brink of a multi-million dollar payday, and The Scrappers are finally back on gold.

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7.88

42 votes

#6 - Episode 17

Season 9 - Episode 17 - Aired 8/26/2024

In Western Australia, Mel and Alex are forced to explore dangerous old mine shafts looking for a new source of gold. Plus, the Heli-hunters race to stake a claim and finish their season.

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7.88

83 votes

#7 - Episode 13

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/25/2019

Neville and Mick's final hunt of the season is set to deliver another monster nugget. And, Scrappers boss, Alex, pays the ultimate price for gambling his life savings.

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7.87

78 votes

#8 - Episode 13

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/23/2020

The Poseidon Crew dodge raging bushfires, while the Gold Gypsies set out on a dangerous detecting mission, and Shane and Russell push their wash plant to breaking point.

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7.86

73 votes

#9 - Episode 14

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/30/2020

The Victoria Diggers' gold run dries up, while Marcus and Linden suffer an injury that could end their road trip, and the Dust Devils battle breakdowns.

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7.86

65 votes

#10 - Episode 6

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/5/2018

One of the gold hunters unearths a monster nugget that dramatically transforms their season.

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7.85

110 votes

#11 - Digging Deep, Risking Life and Limb

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/19/2016

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.

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7.81

78 votes

#12 - Episode 15

Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 8/6/2020

The Poseiden Crew dig for gold in century-old mine shafts; the Gold Gypsies struggle with an excavator breakdown; the Goldtimers take a gamble on a new lease.

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7.80

84 votes

#13 - Episode 7

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/13/2019

The Gold Gypsies discover a meteorite that could be worth thousands, and the Mahoneys chase more big nuggets using Ted's grandfather's old treasure map.

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7.78

83 votes

#14 - Episode 3

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/16/2019

History is made as one team breaks all records by unearthing the biggest gold nugget ever found on television

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7.78

73 votes

#15 - Episode 14

Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/23/2021

Marcus and Dale find a huge gold nugget. The Gold Timers uncover their biggest gold haul ever, while Shane and Russell overwork their sluice.

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7.77

71 votes

#16 - Episode 11

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/9/2018

The Mahoneys spend thousands on a loader to do a final push at their 8-Mile lease, while Alex is convinced there's big gold down deep at Relief Creek.

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7.77

79 votes

#17 - Episode 2

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/1/2021

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.

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7.77

82 votes

#18 - Episode 5

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/30/2019

The Victoria Diggers’ million-dollar dream is nearly at breaking point. Plus, the Dirt Dogs hunt down gold thieves and the Mahoneys stumble across a mysterious murder.

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7.76

72 votes

#19 - Episode 2

Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/16/2023

The Gold Devils move their multi-million-dollar operation in search of big gold. And, new team Vince, Bibi and Murray break ground on their dream lease.

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7.76

76 votes

#20 - Episode 8

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/20/2019

The Mahoneys hunt for gold in one of the world's most uninhabited and remote regions, while the Victoria Diggers navigate a multi-million dollar joint venture.

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7.75

69 votes

#21 - Episode 10

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/2/2018

The Dirt Dogs and Gold Gypsies fight back against the rising number of gold thieves, while the Scrappers' wash plant comes to a screaming halt.

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7.75

77 votes

#22 - Episode 8

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/19/2018

The Dirt Dogs are sabotaged after Marko's shocking departure, but they fight back with big tech and even bigger gold.

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7.75

59 votes

#23 - Episode 1

Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/12/2024

Neville Perry returns to the legendary German Gully with unfinished business. Outback adventure team Salty and Alan head to the world’s biggest monocline in search of gold. The Gold Devils set their sights on a record-breaking 1000 oz total.

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7.74

47 votes

#24 - Episode 15

Season 9 - Episode 15 - Aired 8/12/2024

In Western Australia, Mel and Alex are undermanned and get some desperately needed help for the Gold Devils. Plus, the whole McGhies family pulls together to exploit a new gold-rich ground.

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7.74

82 votes

#25 - Episode 3

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/14/2020

The Dust Devil’s entire operation is forced to shut down as The Poseidon Crew’s dig zone floods. Every team is desperate to reach their targets.

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