Name: Outback Opal Hunters
Released: 2018-02-08T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Peter Cooke, Col Duff, Aaron Grotjahn

TV Show · Reality

The world’s toughest treasure hunters, endeavouring to strike it rich on their quest for the ultimate Queen of Gems: Opal. Outback Opal Hunters follows fearless opal miners on their mission to unearth a fortune in some ofAustralia’s harshest and remote landscapes. These crews risk it all in their pursuit for these precious stones.

2018 · 44m

Starring Peter Cooke, Col Duff, Aaron Grotjahn

Director Mike Hoath

EPISODE 1

Start With a Bang

The Bushmen bring in an explosives expert to blast through the toughest rock in Grawin; plus, a brand-new team brings cutting edge technology to the opal fields.

33 min
EPISODE 2

Baptism by Fire

The Cheals take on their most dangerous dig ever; the Bushmen trial a rookie to operate their exploration drill, but it doesn't go as smoothly as they'd hoped.

33 min
EPISODE 3

In Search of Fuel

The Opal Whisperers work underground together for the first time on a legendary claim; the Mooka Boys are forced to work Leif's late father's abandoned mine.

33 min
EPISODE 4

A Well That Takes on Water

The Digi Diggers, Josiah and Lisa, need to explore new ground after mining opal too brittle to sell; they discover their entire claim is at risk of being flooded.

27 min
EPISODE 5

Bad Luck

The Opal Whispers are forced to leave behind a rich opal seam in a mine on the verge of collapse; the Cheals are cut off from their mine by crippling floods.

33 min
EPISODE 6

Start Again From the Beginning

Gale force winds threaten the Digi Diggers' dreams of an eco-mine; the Bushmen discover dangerous old workings while clearing out their new mine.

33 min