The BEST Episodes of Aussie Gold Hunters
Every episode ever - ranked by fan votes!
Last Updated: Dec 21, 2021
Network: Discovery+
Follow gold prospectors in Australia while they're risking their dreams and futures in pursuit of the ultimate golden reward.
#1 - Episode 17
Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired Aug 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.
8.15 
#2 - Episode 13
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired Aug 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.
8.10 
#3 - Digging Deep, Risking Life and Limb
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired Sep 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.
8.00 
#4 - Episode 14
Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired May 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.
7.98 
#5 - Episode 8
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired Jul 19, 2018
The Dirt Dogs are sabotaged after Marko's shocking departure, but they fight back with big tech and even bigger gold.
7.97 
#6 - Episode 13
Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired Jul 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.
7.97 
#7 - Episode 2
Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired Mar 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.
7.93 
#8 - Episode 9
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired Jun 27, 2019
The Victoria Diggers could be on the brink of a multi-million dollar payday, and The Scrappers are finally back on gold.
7.91 
#9 - Episode 3
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired May 16, 2019
History is made as one team breaks all records by unearthing the biggest gold nugget ever found on television
7.90 
#10 - Episode 14
Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired Jul 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.
7.89 
#11 - Episode 6
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired Jul 5, 2018
One of the gold hunters unearths a monster nugget that dramatically transforms their season.
7.88 
#12 - Episode 3
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired May 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.
7.88 
#13 - Episode 13
Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired Jul 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.
7.88 
#14 - Episode 15
Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired Aug 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.
7.86 
#15 - Episode 5
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired May 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.
7.86 
#16 - Episode 9
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired Jul 26, 2018
Scorching 45-degree desert heat pushes Rick Fishers to his limit; Alex risks facing more snakes in his hunt for gold-rich pay dirt.
7.85 
#17 - Episode 17
Season 6 - Episode 17 - Aired Jun 13, 2021
A broken excavator shuts down the Ferals’ operation. Jacqui finds the biggest nugget of her career, while the Poseidon Crew uncover a rubbish tip.
7.85 
#18 - Episode 11
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired Aug 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.
7.85 
#19 - Episode 4
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired May 23, 2019
The Gypsies are on gold before thieves raid their nearby lease; the Scrappers' struggles go from bad to worse
7.84 
#20 - Episode 10
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired Aug 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.
7.83 
#21 - Episode 6
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired Jun 4, 2020
A new crew are under threat from crocodiles and accusations of illegal prospecting. Plus, the Victoria Diggers’ season is crippled until they receive some welcome help.
7.83 
#22 - Episode 13
Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired May 16, 2021
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.
7.82 
#23 - Episode 15
Season 6 - Episode 15 - Aired May 30, 2021
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.
7.82 
#24 - Episode 7
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired Jun 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.
7.82 
#25 - Episode 11
Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired May 2, 2021
A game-changing piece of equipment leads the Ferals to their biggest nugget haul of the season. Plus, Shane and Russell battle unseasonal weather.
7.81