Season 1
(2016)
Overview
They’re the hard-core gold prospectors of Outback Australia and they’re on a mission to strike it rich! Whether it’s back-breaking work, extreme weather, mechanical breakdowns or cutthroat competition, prospecting is not for the faint-hearted. But our cast of gold hunters is tough, resourceful and ready for the challenge. Among them is husband and wife team Chris and Greg, the ‘Gold Gypsies’. 2 years ago they walked away from their Brisbane home and construction careers to chase their dream of …
Episodes
3 Men and Gold 5.0
August 1, 2016
In Western Australia's legendary goldfields, three teams of hardcore gold prospectors risk their dreams and futures as …
Mech Disasters and a High-Stakes Gamble 0.0
August 8, 2016
Mechanical problems and a high-stakes gamble threaten to derail the gold season for both the Dirt Dogs and the Gold Gyp…
Uprooting and Salt-Lake Gold 0.0
August 15, 2016
As ‘Dirt Dogs' Vern and Leon are forced to uproot their operation, ‘Gold Gypsies' Chris and Greg face a huge decision. …
Big Storm and Big Finds 0.0
August 22, 2016
Torrential rain threatens to drown out the season for the Dirt Dogs. Remote prospectors Henri and Kellie hit a hot stre…
All or Nothing and Gold Rich Patch 0.0
August 29, 2016
The ‘Dirt Dogs' fightback comes down to a make or break clean-up, Chris and Greg surf a wave of reef gold, and Henri an…
Targets and Unwanted Guests 0.0
September 5, 2016
Kellie and Henri face poachers and a crippling dry streak, and the 'Dirt Dogs' must break new ground to stay in busines…
Breakdowns and Complications 0.0
September 12, 2016
Kellie and Henri encounter breakdowns and bandits, and a failed plan sees the 'Gold Gypsies' run out of time and option…
Digging Deep, Risking Life and Limb 0.0
September 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 hun…