Quick Summary
Col's crew makes one final gamble at aerial opal spotting, hoping to locate a valuable find before the season ends. At the same time, the Cooke brothers strive to rescue their mega opal machine and avert a disastrous season for their operation.
About This Program ✦
Aerial Opal Shopping is a television programme presented as an episode‑length installment. It falls within the broader category of programme content and is positioned as a single, self‑contained story rather than a full‑series arc. The title hints at a focus on opal hunting conducted from an aerial perspective. In this particular episode, Col and his team decide to place one final, high‑risk bet on locating opal deposits from the sky. Their last‑ditch effort involves using aircraft to scan the landscape, hoping the aerial view will reveal hidden gemstones that have eluded them on the ground. At the same time, the Cooke brothers are occupied with a separate but equally urgent challenge. They are working hard to rescue their massive opal‑processing machine, which is vital to their operation, and to turn around a season that has taken a disastrous turn. Their attempts centre on keeping the equipment functional and salvaging the overall outcome of the year's work. Both storylines intersect around the central theme of taking bold actions under pressure. While Col’s crew banks on a daring aerial gamble, the Cooke brothers focus on preserving their machinery and averting the fallout of a poor season. Together, these parallel efforts drive the episode’s narrative forward.
Outback Opal Hunters broadcasts on Quest HD at 11:00am, Thursday, 12 February 2026. (Subtitles)




