The Hockeyroos have rallied with a late goal to earn a 3-3 draw and a 1-0 series win against New Zealand.
The Australian women found themselves two goals behind but rallied to level at 2-2 before the halftime break.
Jodie Kenny and then Kathryn Slattery struck to cancel out goals from Stacey Michelsen and Olivia Merry.
When Michelsen broke through with ten minutes remaining, roofing her shot into the top corner, it looked as if the Hockeyroos might be destined for defeat but Emily Smith's deflected cross was coolly batted home at waist height by Nelson in the dying seconds.
While the Hockeyroos paid the price for some defensive lapses during the series, assistant coach Jason Duff said the team's commitment to the end earned the result.
"We didn't start well. New Zealand came out ready to play and we conceded early. Then we conceded again," he said.
"We gave up too many opportunities throughout which is something we need to work on but we made up for it with a bit of endeavour.
"It's good for the girls to see they can play right to the end. It's a good sign can we stay the distance and get something out of it."
Australia and New Zealand drew the first match 2-2 before the Hockeyroos also came from behind to win the second clash 3-2.
The Hockeyroos now prepare to head to Argentina on Wednesday for the Champions Trophy.
Their campaign begins against Commonwealth Games silver medallists England with round matches against Argentina and Germany to follow.
