Ep 6. Riches in the Dry Well

In this episode of Aussie Gold Hunters season 2, titled "Riches in the Dry Well," we follow the lives of three gold hunting teams as they embark on a mission to uncover valuable treasures in the Australian outback.

First up, we meet the Scrappers, a team of four friends who are determined to find a big haul of gold. After several weeks of struggling to find any worthy nuggets, the team discovers an old well that they believe may hold significant amounts of gold. With the help of a water pump, they are able to drain the well and recover several pieces of gold, providing a much-needed boost to their morale and finances.

Next, we catch up with husband and wife duo Vernon and Leonie, who are searching for gold on Vernon's family property. The couple has found some success in the past, but their latest efforts have been unsuccessful. However, after consulting with a geologist, they decide to try their luck in a new area of the property. With the help of an excavator, they unearth a promising patch of ground and begin to uncover several sizeable nuggets.

Finally, we meet solo prospector Rick Fishers, who is scouring the remote bushland for gold. After several weeks of hard work, he finally strikes it big with a find that could potentially be worth over $100,000. However, as Rick celebrates his newfound wealth, he faces a harrowing incident when his truck becomes bogged in a flooded creek.

Throughout the episode, we see the highs and lows of the gold hunting lifestyle, as the teams battle tough terrain, equipment malfunctions, and the constant stress of financial uncertainty. Despite the hardships, they all remain determined to uncover the riches hidden beneath the harsh Australian wilderness.