Three teams of hardcore gold prospectors fight the elements in remote Western Australia in pursuit of their dreams.

A series of mechanical disasters and mistakes threatens to derail Dirt Dogs' Vern and Leon, and Gold Gypsies Chris and Greg, dreams.

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.

While Henri and Kellie and Chris and Greg hit hot streaks, mother nature threatens to end the season for Dirt Dogs Vern and Leon.

Henri and Kellie put their lives at risk; Chris and Greg make a surprising discovery; the Dirt Dogs attempt to make a comeback.

The Gold Gypsies head to the coast to seek out elusive reef gold; Kellie and Henri face poachers and a crippling dry streak.