Outback Opal Hunters

Season 8

2022 · 12 episodes · 8h 24m in all

Australia's toughest treasure hunters are back, taking on the extreme hardship of the Australian outback in pursuit of opal riches.

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Rookie Mistake

   24 Feb 2022 · 42 min

   The Bushmen's new rookie rushes into a deadly no-go zone while the Cheals attempt to revive their season; the Mooka Boys try a new technique to expose opal in colorless rock.

2. 2

   2. Impenetrable No More

   3 Mar 2022 · 42 min

   A bomb expert comes in to blast impenetrable rock for the Bishop; the Cheals race to move a rock-extracting blower before heat damages their machine and the Misfits battle avalanches and dust storms.

3. 3

   3. Follow The Clues

   10 Mar 2022 · 42 min

   Handwritten clues left by Leif's late father help the Mooka Boys hunt for an abandoned mine; the Blacklighters battle choking dust on their dry claim and the Tarantos make emergency repairs on their machine. Disc S5 E11 7/15/22

4. 4

   4. Cathedral Secrets

   17 Mar 2022 · 42 min

   Greg explores the hidden tunnels on his massive claim searching for white opal. The Tarantos' excavator springs a leak and the Blacklighters look for a new house. Disc S5 E12 7/22/22

5. 5

   5. A Mine That Stings

   24 Mar 2022 · 42 min

   The Bushmen gamble the last of their cash on their first ever drill rig; the Cheals, desperate for a big opal find, face off against turbulent weather; the Mooka boys hunt for treasure in a scorpion-riddled mine. Disc S5 E13 8/5/22

6. 6

   6. Sparks Fly

   31 Mar 2022 · 42 min

   The Young Guns face dangerous roads and impenetrable mine walls and faulty electronics spark a fire in the Opal Whisperers' HQ. The Blacklighters risk losing their plan as their generator dies. Disc S5 E14 8/12/22

7. 7

   7. Free Falling

   7 Apr 2022 · 42 min

   The Bushmen find a hidden shaft by falling into it and the Blacklighters brand-new investment is dead in the water; a busted jackhammer forces JC and the Young Guns to make emergency repairs halfway down the mine shaft. Disc S5 E15 8/19/22

8. 8

   8. Treachery

   14 Apr 2022 · 42 min

   The Bushmen are dismayed after taking over their new recruit's mine and finding it is both treacherous and light on opal; the Bishop turns to explosive means to move a wall; the Misfits work underground for the first time. Disc S5 E16 8/19/22

9. 9

   9. Dangers of the Abandoned

   21 Apr 2022 · 42 min

   Scott and the Bishop cause an avalanche while trying to secure a wall. The Mooka Boys' bobcat suffers a critical failure and the Blacklighters dig into a rich and dangerous abandoned mine. Disc S5 E17 8/26/22

10. 10

    10. Smashed

    28 Apr 2022 · 42 min

    The Young Guns' hopes of breaking their drought get shattered after they accidentally smash a valuable gemstone; the Bishop loses Scotty underground; the Tarantos' hopes of exposing a rare opal pocket fall in jeopardy. Disc S5 E18 8/26/22

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    11. Digging With A Dinosaur

    5 May 2022 · 42 min

    The Misfits prove their worth to Opal Joe with an ancient bulldozer on their last dig; the Opal Whisperers suffer from infighting; the Cheals race against the clock and seasonal storms to rescue their mission. Disc S5 E19 9/2/22

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    12. No Risk, No Reward

    12 May 2022 · 42 min

    A massive lightning storm forces the Young Guns to work on a series of flooded dirt roads; the Bushmen risk it all in a dangerous area vandalized by opal thieves; the Blacklighters take their chances with night mining. Disc S5 E20 9/9/22