Outback Opal Hunters, Risky Business

A new season of opal hunting begins! The Rookies face potential disaster from the get go. For Col's Crew, their mining quest is derailed by a serious illness, and the Opal Queen brings in new muscle, and new machines.

Justin's excavator has an expensive oil leak. Plus, Col's crew are a man down, and the Fire Crew are on a wild goose chase hunting a bounty of fabled fire opal.

For the Rookies, there's tension as a new partner leads them on a wild goose chase underground. Plus, the Cooke Brothers' season is off to a bad, and dangerous start.

Justin gambles thousands of dollars as he is struggling this season. Kelly is in desperate need for a big find underground and Aaron and Greg's claim might pay off.

The Rookies' relationship is on the rocks as they battle their biggest claim yet. With two partners working at different speeds, there's a fight brewing.

It's the last chance for the Rookies' partnership. Meanwhile, the Cooke brothers fight busted hoses, and breakdowns in their quest to strike it rich.

Rookie Justin struggles to get his 20-tonne excavator across an extremely busy highway. Plus, Opal Queen Kelly tackles a new challenge with a new partner.

Justin recruits his fiancé after admitting he's facing financial disaster. Plus, the Fire Crew face deadly snakes and the Cooke Brothers go down deep.

The Rookies battle busted hoses and finally hit treasure. Meanwhile, at their wash plant, the Cooke Brothers race to beat the worst drought in a decade.

Justin and Becky risk their lives underground. Plus, opal hunting legend Col Duff is back, hunting long forgotten treasure.

The Fire Crew's season rests on a knife-edge as they battle their way back from a disastrous setback. Plus, the Opal Queen mines rock hard walls alone.

Justin tackles a deal that could make or break him. And, the Boulder Boys race to save their claim from a monsoon flood while the Cooke Brothers hit pay dirt.

The end of the mining season is near. The Rookies gamble their hopes on one last haul of opal and the Opal Queen makes a final desperate dig.