Jan 5, 2026 · 42m
Gold Coast socialite couple Kimberley and Ritchie make the tough decision to move to the mine to help Dan.
Gold Wars Downunder
Gold Wars Downunder follows three hardcore mining teams as they battle it out on the one patch of gold-rich-land to see who can unearth the biggest nuggets and the most gold in an epic made-for-television gold hunting season. The sale of gold is an important source of income for hundreds of thousands of Australians, including the men and women willing to risk it all, as they venture into some of the most dangerous and inhospitable territory on the planet - hoping to strike it rich.
Season 1 Episodes
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Jan 12, 2026 · 44m
There are nine weeks left of the gold season to go and the pressure is on. At Swiss Diggings, an unemployed Donnie begs Dennis, the owner of Swiss Diggings, for a new job.
Jan 19, 2026 · 43m
The owners of 1870, Richie and Kimberley, are learning the hard way that all that glitters is not gold.
Jan 26, 2026 · 43m
Mine Manager, Dan, turns his attention to building a new wash plant to super-size the mine. He wants to generate $70,000 in gold revenue per week.
Feb 2, 2026 · 44m
At Scratchy Moo, Matt and Damo are weighing up the two offers they have received for their land.
Feb 9, 2026
Leigh outfoxes Donnie and Dennis and wins the rights to Matt and Damo's gold rich land. Dennis installs security cameras on his lease to try and catch the dodgy gold poachers.
Feb 16, 2026
Donnie comes up with an idea to host a live online auction to sell off the gold he found at Swiss Diggings. Richie waits to find out if he needs surgery for his broken hand.
Feb 23, 2026
Donnie and Ronnie have a bust up - threatening Donnie's dream of owning a lease. At the 1870 mine, Richie builds a gold room to sort the super-fine gold from the waste material.
Mar 2, 2026
Donnie and Leigh come face to face in an explosive showdown. At the 1870 mine site, Richie is worried mining manager Dan has lost his mojo.
Mar 2, 2026
All three mining teams are racing to hit their $500,000 gold targets, with Damo and Matt the goldfield's front-runners.
Season 1 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Gold Wars Downunder Season 1 premiere?
Gold Wars Downunder Season 1 premiered on January 5, 2026.
How many episodes are in Gold Wars Downunder Season 1?
Gold Wars Downunder Season 1 has 10 episodes.
What is the first episode of Gold Wars Downunder Season 1?
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Episode 1". It aired on January 5, 2026.
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