Surfboard lost in Tasmania washes up intact in Raglan

Monday 27 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 28 Oct 2025, 11:07am

A surfboard lost off the south coast of Tasmania in May 2024 has washed up on a beach in Raglan. The board was found half-buried in sand dunes and covered in mussels. It is expected to be reunited with its owner soon.

How they headlined it

9h17h

Mon 9:50am6:31pmTue 11:07am

1. RNZMon 27 Oct 2025, 9:50am

   Surfboard found intact in NZ after being lost in Tasmania in 2024 (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsMon 27 Oct 2025, 6:31pm

   Surfboard lost off Tasmania coast for over a year washes up in Raglan (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldTue 28 Oct 2025, 11:07am

   Surfboard lost off Tasmania washes up in 2400km away in Raglan after 17‑month journey (opens in new tab)