Gold Rush star Parker Schnabel attempts the seemingly impossible quest of taking on the legendary Klondike Gold Rush trail in this spin-off, Gold Rush: Parker’s Trail. Joining him in his arduous journey are his friends – foreman Rick Ness, wilderness guide Karla Ann, and cameraman James Levelle. Together, they trek across the Coastal Range, leading up to their destination: the famous goldfields of the Klondike.
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Gold Rush: Parker’s Trail preview
Parker Schnabel and Rick Ness attempt the dangerous trail to riches by going over the Chilkoot Pass and up the Yukon River to Dawson City. The end goal? To ultimately reach the heart of the 1897 Klondike Gold Rush, undergoing the same journey that killed thousands of brave souls in the late 19th century.
Parker’s grandfather is mining legend John Schnabel. With mining deeply embedded in his roots and history, Parker has always wondered if he has what it takes to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps. Not only does he want to further push the envelope of what’s possible, he also wants to honor every legend who had bravely traversed the fabled Klondike trail.
In Season 5, the team expands their quest for gold, making an impromptu trip to New Zealand, the country being the home to big gold and top-notch miners. Parker also stakes a new claim and prospects Matt Dove’s virgin ground located in the country’s southern Alps.
Get ready to stream new episodes of this adventure-filled series streaming on Foxtel and Foxtel Now.
Gold Rush: Parker’s Trail Season 5 trailer
Check out the trailer for the new season below.
How many seasons of Gold Rush: Parker’s Trail?
Five seasons of the TV series have aired so far, with the latest Season 5 just arriving in Australia in December, months after the fifth season premiered in the US. As of this writing, only Foxtel and Foxtel Now have exclusive broadcasting rights to air all seasons.
| Season | Released | Streaming Services |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2017 | Foxtel / Foxtel Now |
| Season 2 | 2018 | Foxtel / Foxtel Now |
| Season 3 | 2019 | Foxtel / Foxtel Now |
| Season 4 | 2020 | Foxtel / Foxtel Now |
| Season 5 | 2022 | Foxtel / Foxtel Now |
Gold Rush: Parker’s Trail Season 5 release date
The latest episodes from Season 5 are scheduled to premiere on Foxtel’s Discovery channel from 8th December 2022. Consisting of 9 episodes, new episodes stream every Thursday. Every new episode will then be available to stream on demand on Foxtel Now, also on Discovery.
| Parker’s Trail S5 | Available | Streaming Services |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1: Parker’s $5-Million Bet | 8th December 2022 | Foxtel / Foxtel Now |
| Episode 2: The Secret Sluice | 15th December 2022 | Foxtel / Foxtel Now |
| Episode 3: Floating Gold | 22nd December 2022 | Foxtel / Foxtel Now |
| Episode 4: Parker’s Prospect | 29th December 2022 | Foxtel / Foxtel Now |
| Episode 5: Gold Mining Paradise | 5th January 2023 | Foxtel / Foxtel Now |
| Episode 6: Gut Check | 12th January 2023 | Foxtel / Foxtel Now |
| Episode 7: Leap of Faith | 19th January 2023 | Foxtel / Foxtel Now |
| Episode 8: Sharks and Gold | 26th January 2023 | Foxtel / Foxtel Now |
| Episode 9: Kiwi Confessions | 2nd February 2023 | Foxtel / Foxtel Now |
How to watch Gold Rush: Parker’s Trail in Australia?
The latest season premieres on Discovery, which you can access via Foxtel and Foxtel Now. Previous seasons of the TV series can also be accessed on-demand.
The channel that airs the series is part of the cheapest Foxtel Plus bundle, which includes 50 more channels covering drama, reality, lifestyle, news, docos and more. Luckily, there are ongoing Foxtel offers that can save you on monthly plan fees for 12 months.
For Foxtel Now customers, Discovery is part of the Docos pack, which you can get as part of the Foxtel Now All Packs bundle. Gold Rush: Parker’s Trail Season 4 is also on free-to-air via Channel 9‘s catch-up service, 9Now, though it’s worth noting that not all episodes are available.
Stream Gold Rush: Parker’s Trail Season 5 on Foxtel Now
You can also watch full episodes of the series when you sign up for a free 10-day trial with Foxtel Now. For a refresher, fans can also watch episodes from Season 4, where Parker came across some of the largest nuggets he’s ever seen.
After your free trial period expires, the Foxtel Now base pack called Essentials pack is only $25 per month. You also have the option to add premium channel packs: Sport, Drama Extra or Movies. Since the series is on Discovery, you’ll need to get the All Packs bundle to access the Docos pack.
Watch Gold Rush: Parker’s Trail Season 5 on Telstra
To watch Gold Rush Parker’s Trail, Australia has Foxtel from Telstra, which means you can use your Telstra account to sign up for Foxtel or Foxtel Now. Foxtel from Telstra gets you cheaper subscription fees for 12 months, while the Foxtel Now from Telstra offer lets you try all of Foxtel Now channel packs for one month free, which is longer than the standard 10-day free trial that Foxtel Now offers.
Gold Rush: Parker’s Trail cast
The documentary series is headlined by Parker Schnabel, who first appeared in the original series, Gold Rush. Joining him in this spin-off are Rick Ness, Karla Ann Charlton, and James Levelle.
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Streaming devices for Foxtel and Foxtel Now
The following is the list of compatible mobile and internet-connected perfect for streaming TV.
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)
