The Australian cricket team toured New Zealand in the 1973-74 season to play a three-match Test series against New Zealand.
The series was drawn 1-1. It was the first time New Zealand beat Australia in a test match, and the first time they won a test match since 1969.
Australia had just defeated New Zealand 2-0 in a series at home.
Paul Sheahan was unavailable for selection. The original squad selected was as follows:
There was controversy during the 3rd test match when New Zealand batsman Glenn Turner argued on the field with Ian Chappell.