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

Todd Woodbridge / Mark Woodforde (final) Byron Black / Grant Connell (semifinals) Yevgeny Kafelnikov / Daniel Vacek (first round) Ellis Ferreira / Patrick Galbraith (first round)

Draw

References 1997 Australian Men's Hardcourt Championships Doubles Draw