| 5th FIBA Oceanian Basketball Championship | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | New Zealand |
| Teams | 2 |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Australia (5th title) |
The FIBA Oceania Championship for Men 1981 was the qualifying tournament of FIBA Oceania for the 1982 FIBA World Championship. The tournament, a best-of-three series between Australia and 
New Zealand, was held in Christchurch, New Zealand. Australia won the series 2-0.
