After eight seasons, Outback Opal Hunters expands with a new spin-off series, Opal Hunters: Red Dirt Roadtrip. Featuring veteran miner Rod Manning and opal greenhorn James “JC” Cuarana, fans of the original series will find Rod and JC’s adventure-filled journey just as exciting.
If factual content with heaps of thrilling action fascinates you, then you’re definitely in for a treat with Opal Hunters: Red Dirt Roadtrip arriving on your screens in April!
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Opal Hunters: Red Dirt Roadtrip preview
Outback Opal Hunters personality and masterful miner Rod Manning teams up with newbie James ‘JC’ Caruana in the all-new Opal Hunters: Red Dirt Roadtrip. Together, they embark on a cross-country Aussie adventure through the brutal outback with one mission in mind: to earn as much as possible. Actually make those two missions because Rod also intends to teach JC a thing or two about opal mining.
The timing couldn’t have been more perfect. In just three months’ time, JC will be a father. For Manning, it is crucial that he learns the tricks of the opal trade to maximise opportunities and provide for his growing family. Not only will JC learn more about the cutthroat industry of opal mining and its numerous money making schemes, he’ll also find out about it firsthand as he lives off the land for three months!
To say that the journey ahead of them is tough is an understatement. In Episode 1, massive floods prove to be nasty impediments, especially with a broken down vehicle. Right after that, Rod and JC battle extreme weather and dangerous terrain. They later learn a valuable lesson while mining in the hot and hostile Andamooka.
Over the course of the series, the duo struggles to continue their expedition. After Rod and JC hit rock bottom, a final opal sale decides their future. Looking forward to more of these challenges, all the while being treated to the admirable ferociousness of the Australian outback?
Tune in to every episode of the new factual series and let the adventure begin!
Opal Hunters: Red Dirt Roadtrip release date
The new adventure reality series is coming to Foxtel on Thursday, 13th April 2023 at 8.30pm The six-episode series rolls out weekly via Discovery Channel. You can also watch it on demand on Foxtel Now.
| Opal Hunters: Red Dirt Road Trip | Available | Streaming Service |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | 13th April 2023 | Foxtel Now |
| Episode 2 | 20th April 2023 | Foxtel Now |
| Episode 3 | 27th April 2023 | Foxtel Now |
| Episode 4 | 4th May 2023 | Foxtel Now |
| Episode 5 | 11th May 2023 | Foxtel Now |
| Episode 6 | 18th May 2023 | Foxtel Now |
What other streaming services are Opal Hunters: Red Dirt Roadtrip on?
The adventure series is exclusive to Foxtel and Foxtel Now. Luckily, the latter still offers a free trial for accessing everything for free. As of this writing, they’re the only confirmed providers for streaming the new factual series.
| Streaming Services | Opal Hunters: Red Dirt Road Trip |
|---|---|
| Foxtel | Yes |
| Foxtel Now | Yes |
| Paramount+ | No |
| Disney Plus | No |
| Amazon Prime Video | No |
| BINGE | No |
| Apple TV+ | No |
| Netflix | No |
| Stan | No |
| Free to air | No |
How to watch Opal Hunters: Red Dirt Roadtrip on Foxtel Now
In Australia, the new series debuts on Foxtel, specifically launching on Discovery Channel, which is already a part of the standard Foxtel Plus bundle. When signing up, new customers can even save for up to 12 months on plan fees with Foxtel’s latest offers and deals.
You can also catch the premiere of the new series when you sign up for Foxtel’s streaming service, Foxtel Now. Even easier for new customers, Foxtel still offers a free 10-day trial to access everything on its platform. After your free trial period expires, the Foxtel Now base pack, called the Essentials pack, is only $25 per month. Premium packs like Drama Extra, Sport, and Movies can be added to your base plan.
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How to watch Opal Hunters: Red Dirt Roadtrip with Telstra
Foxtel, Foxtel Now, and BINGE can be added through Telstra, hence, Telstra customers can access these streaming platforms by simply adding their preferred service to their accounts. You can even save on plan fees for 12 months with Foxtel, while Foxtel Now and BINGE via Telstra come with free months of subscriptions.
Foxtel from Telstra (including Foxtel Now from Telstra) offers the same programming as a standard Foxtel service but is often available at a reduced monthly cost. With the Foxtel Now from Telstra offer, you can also watch the show on the move using the Foxtel Go app.
On the other hand, the BINGE from Telstra offer lets you enjoy BINGE Standard from only $5 per month for 12 months when you sign up via Telstra or get 2 months free!
Opal Hunters: Red Dirt Roadtrip cast
This Outback Opal Hunters spin-off features Rod Manning and James “JC” Cuarana, who have also starred in the original show from Season 3-8.
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Streaming devices for Foxtel Now
Here is a list of compatible devices for streaming on Foxtel (via Foxtel GO), Foxtel Now, and BINGE.
Devices supported on Foxtel Now
- Foxtel Now Box: Yes
- Sony Android TV: Yes – OS Android 8 – Android 12
- iOS Mobiles/Tablets: Yes – Via Foxtel Go app (iOS 9.35 or above)
- Android Mobiles/Tablets: Yes – Via
native app (Lollipop 5.0 or above) - PC/Mac: Yes – Windows devices running Windows 7 and above. Mac devices running OS X Yosemite 10.10 and above
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting
- Google Nest: Yes – on Foxtel Go via a compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
- Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay
- Gaming consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro (Foxtel Play on PlayStation 3)
- Samsung Smart TVs: Yes – Select 2017 models and above, running on Tizen 3.0 or above. (Foxtel Play on 2015 and 2016 models)
- LG Smart TVs: Yes – Select 2017-2022 models, running webOS 3.5 or above
- Hisense Smart TVs: Yes – Select 2019 – 2020 models
- Shield TV: Yes – on Shield TV and Shield TV Pro
Devices supported on Foxtel/Foxtel Go
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome for PC; Chrome & Safari for Mac)
- iOS: Yes – Devices with iOS 9.35 or above
- Android: Yes – Devices with Android 5.0 and above (Android 13 beta versions are not supported)
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting (only on Multiroom service)
- Google Nest: Yes – Via compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
- Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay (only on Multiroom service)
- Smart TVs: Yes – Via casting only (only on Multiroom service)
