Series synopsis
Aussie Gold Hunters is an Australian reality documentary television series that premiered on Discovery Channel on August 1, 2016. It stars Tyler Mahoney, Vernon Strange, Vernon Strange and Lindsay Ironside.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Tyler Mahoney
- Vernon Strange
- Vernon Strange
- Lindsay Ironside
- Leon Marsh
- Jake Larsen
- Margo Smith
- Kal Henderson
Supporting cast
Episodes
This series spans 11 seasons with 175 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | August 1, 2016 | September 19, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 10 | July 3, 2017 | September 4, 2017 |
| Season 3 | 13 | May 31, 2018 | August 23, 2018 |
| Season 4 | 13 | May 2, 2019 | July 25, 2019 |
| Season 5 | 20 | April 30, 2020 | September 10, 2020 |
| Season 6 | 20 | February 22, 2021 | July 5, 2021 |
| Season 7 | 20 | January 10, 2022 | August 1, 2022 |
| Season 8 | 20 | January 9, 2023 | August 14, 2023 |
| Season 9 | 20 | February 12, 2024 | September 16, 2024 |
| Season 10 | 20 | January 13, 2025 | July 10, 2025 |
| Season 11 | 11 | June 8, 2026 | August 17, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
3 Men and Gold In Western Australia's legendary goldfields, three teams of hardcore gold prospectors risk their dreams and futures as they pursue the ultimate golden reward. |
August 1, 2016 |
| 2 |
Mech Disasters and a High-Stakes Gamble Mechanical problems and a high-stakes gamble threaten to derail the gold season for both the Dirt Dogs and the Gold Gypsies. |
August 8, 2016 |
| 3 |
Uprooting and Salt-Lake Gold As ‘Dirt Dogs' Vern and Leon are forced to uproot their operation, ‘Gold Gypsies' Chris and Greg face a huge decision. Remote prospectors Henri and Kelli strike salt lake gold. |
August 15, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 After a crippling five-month shutdown put a huge strain on the business, the pressure is on for bushland gold miners The Dirt Dogs. And solo prospector Rick Fishers joins the hunt. |
July 3, 2017 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 As Gold Gypsies Chris and Greg Clark start their season with heartbreak, the Dirt Dogs hit a possible jackpot. And wild western team Ted and Lecky Mahoney hit the gold trail, hard. |
July 10, 2017 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Kellie and Henri unleash a new piece of tech on a vast salt lake. And in a remote frontier town, a chance meeting could turn a crisis into a jackpot for lone wolf Rick Fishers. |
July 17, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The Dirt Dogs are back on fire and stake a massive million dollar target, while an eleventh-hour miracle saves the Gold Gypsies from disaster. |
May 31, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The Dirt Dogs could deliver their biggest gold ever, while rookie crew The Scrappers must overcome a family feud before they even pull one nugget from the ground. |
June 7, 2018 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Thieves are running wild as The Dirt dogs make a high-speed pursuit of poachers, while Rick Fishers is robbed and left stranded in the remote bush. |
June 14, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The Dirt Dogs invest in a huge hard rock mining plant, while a new team from Victoria are hunting for million-dollar nuggets. |
May 2, 2019 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 New crew the Victoria Diggers may have stumbled on a million-dollar motherlode, while the Scrappers are already at breaking point. |
May 9, 2019 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 History is made as one team breaks all records by unearthing the biggest gold nugget ever found on television |
May 16, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 This season, seven teams of gold hunters - the largest number in the show's history - assemble across the vast expanse of the Australian wilderness. Five new teams join the hunt in search of a life-changing payday. |
April 30, 2020 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The Poseidon Crew face a financial disaster while the Victoria Diggers' $150,000 wash plant arrives with horrendous damage. |
May 7, 2020 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 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. |
May 14, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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. |
February 22, 2021 |
| 2 |
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 |
| 3 |
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 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Jacqui and Andrew encounter a crocodile as they camp on the banks of the Palmer River. Plus, the Ferals travel to Jarman Island to mine on untouched land. |
January 10, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The Gold Retrievers chase off a late-night intruder. Shane and Russell venture out on a new expedition, while the Poseidon Crew make a big decision. |
January 17, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 A disastrous fire could ruin the Gold Timers’ season before it has even begun. The Ferals are forced to launch a rescue mission when Rob goes missing. |
January 24, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The Gold Devils set their sights on a record-breaking total. Plus, a gold drought causes one member of the Poseidon Crew to question his future. |
January 9, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 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. |
January 16, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The Ferals are on the gold when a four-wheeler crash leaves them man down. Plus, the Poseidon Crew battle to overcome a catastrophic mechanical failure. |
January 23, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 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. |
February 12, 2024 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 A tragic injury forces Ethan to step up and run the Poseidon Crew on his own. Jacqui and Andrew face dangerous wildlife as they push deeper into the Palmer jungle than ever before. And, a familiar face returns when Brad McGhies takes on the Devil’s Cut. |
February 19, 2024 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Justin and Chloe fly choppers to detect in the outback. The Gold Devils pack up their Phoenix Project and try not to leave any gold behind. A new team, the Brumbies, forms when Kat loses her office job and joins her prospecting partner, Brett. |
February 26, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 A dead man’s diary leads Brent Shannon on a quest for a stash of lost gold. Paul Mackie takes a big risk, buying a small batch of high-value paydirt. Jacqui Buzetti and Andrew Leahy brave crocodile-infested waters in search of monster nuggets. |
January 13, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Melanie and Alex's mining future hinges on their revolutionary $400,000 dry blower. Newcomers Sheryl and Simon struggle to find new ground. |
January 20, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The Poseidon Crew uncovers a new source of gold at Catto’s Paddock. Plus, husband-and-wife team Bridget and Levi North form a new partnership. |
January 27, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The Poseidon Crew unearth a once in a lifetime nugget at Catto's Paddock. Jacqui Buzetti braves the wild Northern Territory with a new mining partner. |
June 8, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Shane and Rusty position themselves for a once-in-a-lifetime deal, newcomers the Gold Drifters hunt for a long lost gold field, and Sheryl and Simon face the biggest decision of their mining careers. |
June 15, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Sheryl and Simon gamble everything on a move to new ground with massive potential. Poseidon Crew look to double their gold - mining two claims, and Shane and Rusty risk life and limb to pull off a lucrative deal. |
June 22, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Discovery Channel |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 1, 2016 |
| Last aired | June 22, 2026 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Monday at 19:30:00 |