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: 4/28/2024Network: Discovery+ (UK)Status: Continuing

8.03

72 votes

#1 - 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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7.96

69 votes

#2 - 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

#3 - 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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7.90

77 votes

#4 - 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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7.89

72 votes

#5 - 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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7.88

83 votes

#6 - 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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7.86

65 votes

#7 - 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

#8 - 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.

7.83

77 votes

#9 - 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

70 votes

#10 - 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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7.80

84 votes

#11 - 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

#12 - 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

68 votes

#13 - 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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7.77

61 votes

#14 - Episode 9

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/26/2018

Scorching 45-degree desert heat pushes Rick Fishers to his limit; Alex risks facing more snakes in his hunt for gold-rich pay dirt.

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7.77

78 votes

#15 - 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

#16 - 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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7.77

81 votes

#17 - 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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7.76

76 votes

#18 - 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

73 votes

#19 - Episode 20

Season 5 - Episode 20 - Aired 9/10/2020

It's the final week of the season as the Gold Gypsies are plagued by more bad luck, and the Victoria Diggers face a death in the family.

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7.75

77 votes

#20 - 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

72 votes

#21 - 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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7.74

82 votes

#22 - Episode 2

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/7/2020

The Poseidon Crew face a devastating financial disaster after permit delays. Plus, the Victoria Diggers are still awaiting approval to dig German Gully.

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7.74

82 votes

#23 - Episode 6

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/4/2020

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.

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7.74

70 votes

#24 - Episode 4

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/21/2018

The Dirt Dogs abandon a barren gold ground in a bid to salvage their million-dollar season, while the Gold Gypsies unearth a $6000 gold bonanza.

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7.74

92 votes

#25 - Episode 1

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/30/2020

The Victoria Diggers are back on the hunt for multi-million-dollar nuggets. Plus, rookie team the Dust Devils run into big trouble with a new dry blower.

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