Opal Hunters: Red Dirt Road Trip

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Aired on May 27, 2024, 12:00 PM

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Description

Opal greenhorn James "JC" Caruana and veteran miner Rod Manning go on an Aussie adventure through the brutal outback. Their mission: to earn as much as possible and to teach JC all about opal mining before he becomes a father in just three months' time.

Details

Status: Running
Language: English
Runtime: 44 min
Premiered: August 8, 2022
Schedule: Monday at 12:00 AM

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Episodes (2 Seasons · 12 Episodes)

Wild West Opal

JC travels west to meet with his mentor and black opal specialist, Rod Manning, on a secret mission. Rod hopes he's uncovered a forgotten opal field

Apr 22, 2024

Gems of the Sea

In the Margaret River wine region, JC sets the duo up with a job pruning vines at a winery. In Shark Bay, the boys do a deal with a pearl farmer.

Apr 29, 2024

Kimberly Diamonds

Rod and JC prospect a long-defunct diamond mine. Plus, saving an orphaned baby wallaby leads to important volunteer work for Rod and JC.

May 6, 2024

Red Centre Rubies

On their way to Australia's rugged 'Top End', JC suggests a detour that could pay off big time. Rod finds a monster ruby at Harts Range.

May 13, 2024

Queen of Gems

In Australia's last travelling boxing tent, JC's boxing skills are put to the test. Plus, Rod and JC team up with opal mining matriarch, Sue White.

May 20, 2024

Time Means Tucker

In the final week of their trip, the race to reach $40,000 each is down to the wire for Rod and JC. They strike it big mining giant garnet clusters.

May 27, 2024