The 1988 Fernleaf Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Wellington in New Zealand and was part of the Category 1 tier of the 1988 WTA Tour.

The tournament ran from 1 February through 8 February 1988.

The singles title was won by 13th seeded Jill Hetherington.

[1][2] Jill Hetherington defeated Katrina Adams 6–1, 6–1 Patty Fendick / Jill Hetherington defeated Belinda Cordwell / Julie Richardson 6–3, 6–3