Aussie Gold Hunters Season 1 Episode 2 Episode 2
- TVPG
- August 3, 2016
- 43 min
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In episode 2 of Aussie Gold Hunters season 1, viewers are taken back to the goldfields of Western Australia where the quest for precious metal continues. This episode follows the journey of four different teams who have travelled from different parts of the country, all with the same goal of finding gold in the rugged terrain.
The first team we meet is husband and wife team Vernon and Leonie who have been searching for gold for a decade. They have made a lot of sacrifices to make this a reality. They are using an excavator they bought to dig into the earth and uncover the precious gold nuggets. Their gold licence is about to expire, so they need to find gold soon, otherwise they will have to return home empty-handed. They have a lot of pressure on them since this might be their last chance to achieve their dream.
Next up we have the Dirt Dogs, father and son duo Lindsay and Warren who have a lot of experience with metal detectors. They have found gold in all sorts of places, and they are confident that they will continue to have success on the goldfields. They use all sorts of tools, including a Chieftain Rockbreaker, to help find the gold. They also have a 225hp bulldozer to help move the earth. Their journey in this episode takes them to new territory. They are also forced to work in the pouring rain, which poses many challenges.
The third team we meet are Greg and Christine Clark, who have a lot of experience with gold mining. They are old school miners who have been searching for gold for almost a decade. They have a small company called Greg Clark Mining which has grown over the years. They use an old truck and are always on the lookout for prospecting sites. They are hoping to find a mother lode of gold nuggets that will transform their small business into a big one.
The final team we meet are the Gold Gypsies who are also father and son, Ted and Leckie. They are searching for gold with the help of a hot air balloon. This might seem unusual, but they believe it will lead them to gold as it will let them see the land from a unique perspective. They also have a 22-tonne excavator and metal detectors to help them in their search. They are hoping to find gold near a creek where they have found signs of gold in the past.
Throughout this episode, the four teams are faced with various challenges in their search for gold. They are plagued by equipment problems, rain, and even injuries. The Dirt Dogs encounter a massive rock that they need to blast away to make progress. Greg and Christine, on the other hand, need to figure out the exact location of where they will find the gold they've been looking for. Vernon and Leonie face a deadline - they must find gold before their license expires - and Leckie and Ted utilize high-tech equipment and drones to assist their quest to find gold.
Ultimately, who will strike gold? Will any of the teams face defeat in their search for the elusive mother lode? Tune in to this exciting episode of Aussie Gold Hunters to find out.