The 1979 Australian Hard Court Championships, also known as the Tasmanian Open, was a men's tennis tournament that was played on the Grand Prix tennis circuit from 1 January until 7 January 1979. The event was held at the Doman Tennis Centre in Hobart, Australia and was played on outdoor hardcourts, this was the 35th edition. First-seeded Guillermo Vilas won the singles title and earned $8,000 first-prize money.[1]
Guillermo Vilas defeated 
Mark Edmondson 6–4, 6–4
Phil Dent / Bob Giltinan defeated Guillermo Vilas / 
Ion Țiriac 8–6 (Pro set)