Outback Opal Hunters Season 5 Episode 12 Cathedral Secrets
- TVPG
- July 23, 2022
- 41 min
In Outback Opal Hunters season 5 episode 12, titled Cathedral Secrets, the opal hunters are back at it again in the harsh, remote outback of Australia. The episode follows several different teams of hunters as they navigate the challenges of finding precious opals beneath the unforgiving terrain.
One team, led by father and son duo Peter and Mick Cooke, are determined to uncover a large, valuable opal deposit that they believe lies at the bottom of an old opal mining field. With the help of their trusty excavator, they dig deep into the ground, hoping to strike it lucky.
Meanwhile, another team of hunters, known as the Opal King, are on the hunt for opals in the Jackpot mine. They face numerous obstacles, including a flooded tunnel and massive amounts of debris blocking their path. However, their persistence pays off when they finally discover a sizable opal deposit.
Other teams featured in the episode include The Bushmen, who are prospecting in a new area that they hope will yield a large quantity of opals, and The Grawin Noodlers, who are digging in a patch of rough, difficult-to-work land.
As with previous episodes, the hunters' journeys are interspersed with interviews and insights into the history and culture of opal mining. Viewers learn about the spiritual significance of opals to the local indigenous people, as well as the brutal conditions that miners faced during the early days of the industry.
One particularly intriguing aspect of the episode centers around the "cathedral" that gives the episode its name. The cathedral is a massive underground cavern that was created by opal miners decades ago. Now, the hunters visit the cathedral to see if any opals still remain within its depths. The cave is shrouded in mystery and danger, with steep drops and unstable rock formations.
Ultimately, the episode showcases the highs and lows of opal hunting in the Australian outback. While some teams strike it rich, others come up empty-handed. Nonetheless, all of the hunters demonstrate an unwavering passion for their craft and a deep respect for the land that provides their livelihood.
