1997 Australian Men's Hardcourt Championships – Doubles

Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde were the defending champions but lost in the final 6–4, 1–6, 6–3 against Patrick Rafter and Bryan Shelton.

Seeds

 * 1) 🇦🇺 Todd Woodbridge / 🇦🇺 Mark Woodforde (final)
 * 2)  Byron Black / 🇨🇦 Grant Connell (semifinals)
 * 3) 🇷🇺 Yevgeny Kafelnikov / 🇨🇿 Daniel Vacek (first round)
 * 4)  Ellis Ferreira / 🇺🇸 Patrick Galbraith (first round)