The FIBA Oceania Championship for Women 1978 was the qualifying tournament of FIBA Oceania for the 1979 FIBA World Championship for Women. The tournament, a best-of-three series between 
Australia and 
New Zealand, was held in Auckland, Dunedin and Wellington. Australia won the series 3-0 to win its second consecutive Oceania Championship.
| 2nd FIBA Oceanian Women's Basketball Championship | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | New Zealand |
| Dates | 28–30 July |
| Teams | 2 |
| Venue(s) | 3 (in 3 host cities) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Australia (2nd title) |
Results edit
Championship edit
| 1978 Oceanian champions |
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 Australia Second title |