Gold Rush: Parker’s Trail heads to New Zealand

Follow 27-year-old Parker Schnabel as he travels further than ever before in search of gold, bringing his friends along to the land of sharks, hobbits, big gold, and revolutionary mining gear. GOLD RUSH: PARKER'S TRAIL returns Friday, June 17 on Discovery and discovery+.

May 27, 2022

By: Discovery

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Photo By: John Livesey

Photo By: Dom Lloyd

Parker Schnabel visits a mining operation in New Zealand.

Jeff gives an okay sign.

Tyler looks for gold using a metal detector.

New Zealand locals discuss gold mining with the crew.

Tyler, Te Rua, and Danny look for Pounamu.

Close up of Pounamu stone.

Danny and Tyler meet Aaron Tauwhare and Pierre Tumahai.

Parker relaxes after an eventful day.

The crew checks out a New Zealand gold mining operation.

Two side-by-side trommels.

Tyler does double duty.

The M2 ready for off-roading.

Parker manning some heavy machinery.

Tyler pans for New Zealand gold.

The crew attempts to learn some gold mining secrets from The Gambler.

Parker knows a good operation when he sees one.

Jeff shares his expert wash plant knowledge.

Tyler plans for the next adventure.

Jeff takes the wheel.

Parker checking out a giant trommel.

Heading out into the Alaskan wilderness.

The crew is ready to hit the trail in New Zealand

The crew has a new ride to take them on a New Zealand adventure.

Some team bonding.

Parker skydives in New Zealand.

The Parker's Trail crew.

Parker laughing, ready for an adventure.

Hanging out in a trommel.

The team walking together in skydive gear.

Parker about to scuba dive.

A seal laying on the rocks in New Zealand.

Parker's Trail crew, Tyler Mahoney and Daniel Etheridge talking and laughing.

Enjoying the New Zealand landscape.

Driving up through the Devil’s Gate.

About to enter the Devil’s Gate.

Parker Schnabel at the beach.

Jeffrey Turnell, Daniel Etheridge, and Tyler Mahoney walking back from a hike.

Parker Schnabel walking on rock edge.

Parker grabbing equipment at the beach.

Off-roading on the beach.