Pontville Travel Guide
Hobart
Popular places to visit
Salamanca Market
During your visit to Tasmanian Waterfront, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Salamanca Market. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Salamanca Place
Spend a day in this area where sandstone warehouses are now home to gourmet restaurants, trendy bars, galleries and a busy Saturday market.
Wrest Point Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Wrest Point Casino during your visit to Hobart? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Constitution Dock
History seeps from the stones on Hobart’s waterfront, where colonial buildings are now galleries and where you can eat fresh seafood and watch a famous yacht race.
Museum of Old and New Art
Hobart’s remarkable Museum of Old and New Art has a surprising mix of thought-provoking installation art, modern paintings, sculptures and ancient artefacts.
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
See rare and ancient plants, edible landscapes and exotic specimens at one of Australia's oldest public gardens.
Things to do
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Kempton: Craft Distillery Tour with Gin & Whisky Tasting
Richmond Village & Red Decker hop-on hop-off
Hobart: Waterfalls, Wilderness & Wildlife - Active Day Tour
Top hotels in Pontville
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
"Great quality hotel in a stunning location"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
"What a nice place! The room is definitely on the small side, however it’s very well laid out and the space is used wisely. The lighting by the bed is adjustable in terms of placement and brightness - which I appreciate. The shower is 10/10 with a rainfall and conventional shower head option. Staff ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
"Convenient location. Great"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel
"Happy with service and place"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
"Limited breakfast menu. Room not what’s expected."
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Wrest Point
"We were fortunate to get a free upgraded room, it was lovely, very modern and quiet. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was clean, modern with great water pressure."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pontville
Austins Ferry
While Austins Ferry isn't home to many top sights, Museum of Old and New Art and MyState Bank Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.
Richmond
Unique features of Richmond include the historical sites and gardens. Make a stop by Old Hobart Town Model Village or Old Post Office while you're exploring the area.
Glenorchy
Glenorchy is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like MyState Bank Arena and Wellington Park.
Lindisfarne
Unique features of Lindisfarne include the restaurants and gardens. Make a stop by Gordons Hill Nature Recreation Area or Meehan Range Nature Recreation Area while you're exploring the area.
New Norfolk
New Norfolk is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Willow Court Asylum and Rosedown Gardens.
Queens Domain
You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Queens Domain. You might want to make time for a stop at Government House or Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.
