The Gold Prospector

The Hidden Gold of Bathurst: Crushing "Hot Rocks" and Finding Big Aussie Nuggets

The Hidden Gold of Bathurst: Crushing "Hot Rock...

What started as a grueling, trash-heavy grind in the historic Bathurst bush ended up leading to two incredible discoveries: a massive gold specimen nugget dug straight out of the clay,...

The Hidden Gold of Bathurst: Crushing "Hot Rock...

What started as a grueling, trash-heavy grind in the historic Bathurst bush ended up leading to two incredible discoveries: a massive gold specimen nugget dug straight out of the clay,...

Gold Prospecting in Tuena NSW: Unlocking a Historic Creek’s Hidden Treasure

Gold Prospecting in Tuena NSW: Unlocking a Hist...

We headed to the historic goldfields of Tuena, New South Wales for the very first time! Follow along on our father-son outdoor adventure as we battle freezing waters, test out...

Gold Prospecting in Tuena NSW: Unlocking a Hist...

We headed to the historic goldfields of Tuena, New South Wales for the very first time! Follow along on our father-son outdoor adventure as we battle freezing waters, test out...

The Furnace of 1849: How Death Valley Got Its Deadly Name

The Furnace of 1849: How Death Valley Got Its D...

In the winter of 1849, Death Valley wasn't a national park—it was an uncharted, nameless void. For a desperate group of pioneers chasing the glitter of the California Gold Rush,...

The Furnace of 1849: How Death Valley Got Its D...

In the winter of 1849, Death Valley wasn't a national park—it was an uncharted, nameless void. For a desperate group of pioneers chasing the glitter of the California Gold Rush,...

The River Ran Dry, but the Vault Just Opened: A Masterclass in Dry Creek Gold Prospecting

The River Ran Dry, but the Vault Just Opened: A...

When the water stops flowing, the "vault door" to the river's gold opens. Join Finn and me as we head deep into a dried-up Australian riverbed to show you exactly...

The River Ran Dry, but the Vault Just Opened: A...

When the water stops flowing, the "vault door" to the river's gold opens. Join Finn and me as we head deep into a dried-up Australian riverbed to show you exactly...

Shadows of the Gold Rush: The Legend of the Bushranger vs. the Bandit

Shadows of the Gold Rush: The Legend of the Bus...

Explore the fascinating differences between Australia's rebellious bushrangers like Ned Kelly and America's chaotic gold rush bandits such as Joaquin Murieta. Discover how their origins, motivations, and legacies were shaped...

Shadows of the Gold Rush: The Legend of the Bus...

Explore the fascinating differences between Australia's rebellious bushrangers like Ned Kelly and America's chaotic gold rush bandits such as Joaquin Murieta. Discover how their origins, motivations, and legacies were shaped...

April’s Golden Legacy: Historical Discoveries and the True Treasure of the Hunt

April’s Golden Legacy: Historical Discoveries a...

As we head into May, we look back at the monumental gold discoveries that happened in April. From the spark of the Australian Gold Rush at Ophir to the grit...

April’s Golden Legacy: Historical Discoveries a...

As we head into May, we look back at the monumental gold discoveries that happened in April. From the spark of the Australian Gold Rush at Ophir to the grit...