Australian cricket team in New Zealand in 1981–82

The Australian cricket team toured New Zealand in the 1981–82 season to play three-match One Day International and Test series against New Zealand. The first ODI was won by New Zealand before a record 42,000 fans, but Australia won the series 2–1. The Test series was drawn 1-1, with the first Test washed out.

Australian squad
The original squad selected was as follows:
 * Batsmen - Greg Chappell (captain), Kim Hughes, Graeme Wood, Allan Border, John Dyson, Bruce Laird
 * Fastbowlers - Dennis Lillee, Terry Alderman, Len Pascoe, Jeff Thomson
 * Spinners - Ray Bright, Bruce Yardley
 * Wicketkeepers - Rod Marsh

One Day Internationals (ODIs)
Australia won the Rothmans Cup 2–1.