Pontville Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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
Discover Hobart’s artistic and creative energy in this trendy former warehousing district.
Wrest Point Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Wrest Point Casino during your visit to Hobart? Visit the casinos and lively bars 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.
Cascade Brewery
Step back into the past at the oldest brewery in Australia, a striking Gothic building near Hobart, and try some of the best beers in the country.
Activities
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Kempton: Craft Distillery Tour with Whisky Tasting & Lunch
Kempton: Craft Distillery Tour with Gin & Whisky Tasting
A Day Tour to Mt Field and Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Our pick of the best Pontville Hotel Deals
Wrest Point
There was a dirty bath towel on the bathroom floor and no milk in the fridge when we checked in. We had to take the dirty towel to the cleaner who was outside who apologised. Reception did give us milk when we asked. It was a long walk from our room to reception, buffet breakfast every morning and ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
The shower is 3ft away from facet handle, shampoo and soap. You have to walk back and forth to adjust water temperature and get soap during shower. If you want to use bath tub, you need to bring your own shampoo and soap. The front desk staff is always busy and some of them are not knowledgeable ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
Clean rooms, great views, friendly staff
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Allurity Hotel
Staff very good. Mattresses awful. I thought I slept on breadcrumbs.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Room was beautiful, clean and spotless Staff very helpful and fry
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Other neighbourhoods around Pontville
Austins Ferry
While Austins Ferry isn't home to many top sights, Claremont House and Museum of Old and New Art 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 Richmond Arms Hotel while you're exploring the area.
Glenorchy
Glenorchy is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Royal Hobart Showground and MyState Bank Arena.
Moonah
Bars and museums are just a few things travellers like about Moonah. A stop by Zone Bowling is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
New Town
New Town is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tasmanian Hockey Centre and Runnymede.
New Norfolk
New Norfolk is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Willow Court Asylum and Anglican Church of St Matthew.
