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.

Episode 1

Levi North

Ryan Peters

Rob Beeton

Andrew Leahy

Jacqui Buzetti

Episode 602

Season 5

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.

Machinery breakdowns cause tensions to rise in the Poseidon Crew. The Ferals are moved onto a new lease, and the Gold Timers get stranded.

Episode 3

An old treasure map leads the Poseidon Crew to a big nugget. Marcus and Linden call in some expert help, while Shane and Russell take a financial gamble.

Episode 4

After a frustrating day, the Ferals hit a gold hot streak. An injury rocks the Gold Timers, while Shane and Russell struggle with their homemade sluice.

Episode 5

Prospectors Jacqui and Andrew uncover gold in Queensland. The Poseidon Crew get some exciting news, while the Dust Devils spend big on new equipment.

Episode 6

The Gold Timers fight back against gold thieves. Machinery problems continue to plague the Dust Devils, while Marcus is panicked when Linden goes missing.

Episode 7

The Poseidon Crew are desperate to find fine gold to fund their expensive operation. Rookie team Jacqui and Andrew find gold nuggets in Queensland.

Episode 8

Marcus and Linden are confronted by a rival gold prospector. The Gold Timers call in a geologist for help, and Robbie storms off the Ferals’ lease.

Episode 9

The Dust Devils’ critical water supply runs dry. Jacqui and Andrew find their biggest nugget so far, while the Poseidon Crew are hit by torrential rain.

Episode 10

A game-changing piece of equipment leads the Ferals to their biggest nugget haul of the season. Plus, Shane and Russell battle unseasonal weather.

Episode 11

The Poseidon Crew are slowed down by fierce storms. Jacqui and Andrew encounter a deadly insect, while the Gold Timers try to fix their dry blower.

Episode 12

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.

Episode 13

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

Episode 14

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.

Episode 15

An angry confrontation could see Marcus, Linden and Dale thrown off their lease. Impurities in their gold force the Dust Devils to take a big gamble.

Episode 16

A broken excavator shuts down the Ferals’ operation. Jacqui finds the biggest nugget of her career, while the Poseidon Crew uncover a rubbish tip.

Episode 17

The Poseidon Crew clash over a decision to switch claims. Shane and Russell receive help from a gyrocopter, and the Ferals are hit by exhaustion.

Episode 18

In the final week of their season, the Gold Timers are hit by a big storm. The Ferals have a medical emergency, and Linden breaks his gold drought.

Episode 19

After two workers quit, the Dust Devils are forced to hire an 18-year-old rookie. Plus, the Poseidon Crew hope to end their season with a big nugget.

Episode 20

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.

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