Aussie Gold Hunters

Mel and Alex navigate the perilous, abandoned mine shafts, confronting unstable tunnels and hidden dangers as they search for a new source of gold. At the same time, the Heli‑hunters race to stake a claim and bring their season to a close.

The show is an episode of the programme where Mel and Alex set off to investigate a series of hazardous, abandoned mine shafts. It's presented as a daring adventure, with the two hosts navigating the perilous tunnels in search of something valuable. The focus is on the physical risks of the old workings and the excitement of uncovering what lies beneath. In this segment, Mel and Alex are on the hunt for a fresh source of gold hidden within the crumbling passages. They probe the dark corridors, assessing stability while hoping the effort will reveal a new vein of the precious metal. The tension builds as they balance the lure of a potential strike against the ever‑present danger of collapse or hidden hazards. Meanwhile, a group of helicopter‑equipped prospectors – the so‑called Heli‑hunters – are racing to secure a claim before the season ends. Their competition adds another layer of urgency, as each team tries to out‑maneuver the others and lock in rights to any newly discovered gold. The episode follows both the underground exploration and the aerial contest, highlighting the race to finish the season on a successful note. By the end of the episode, viewers see how the two parallel quests – the subterranean gold hunt and the aerial race for claims – intersect, illustrating the lengths participants will go to in pursuit of wealth before the season closes.