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 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.
Franklin Wharf
You can take time to visit Franklin Wharf during your travels to Tasmanian Waterfront. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
Activities
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Kempton: Craft Distillery Tour with Whisky Tasting & Lunch
Kempton: Craft Distillery Tour with Gin & Whisky Tasting
Hobart: Waterfalls, Wilderness & Wildlife - Active Day Tour
Our pick of the best Pontville Hotel Deals
Wrest Point
Location and amenities
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Great spot spotless
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
ibis Styles Hobart
Easy check in - staff very helpful - easy walking distance of lively harbour area - room very clean - good nights sleep - next door to skybus airport bus stop - perfect!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart
Amenities Room Staff Very exclusive Hotel
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
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Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
RACV Hobart Hotel
Spacious room, clean, comfortable and well presented. Warm, friendly staff. Lovely cosy lounge and bar area. Excellent breakfast
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
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 Richmond Arms Hotel or Frogmore Creek 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 Royal Hobart Showground.
New Town
New Town is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Runnymede and Tasmanian Hockey Centre.
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.
North Hobart
North Hobart is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to North Hobart Oval and Train Park while you're in town.
