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.

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.
Things to do

Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary

Hobart: Waterfalls, Wilderness & Wildlife - Active Day Tour

Richmond Village & Red Decker hop-on hop-off

Kempton: Craft Distillery Tour with Whisky Tasting & Lunch
Top hotels in Pontville

Wrest Point
Upgraded river view room was very clean. The view was amazing, the bed super comfortable
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Comfortable, well stocked room in good location.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

ibis Styles Hobart
Central to Hobart esplanade and markets, nice sauna and pool
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart
Staff was so helpful in getting us acquainted with the room. Room had lots of amenities.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Staff one of the best and fast service
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
The room was lovely and clean and the staff where very polite and always ready to help.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pontville

Austins Ferry
While Austins Ferry isn't home to many top sights, Claremont House and Moorilla Estate 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 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 Tasmanian Hockey Centre and Runnymede.

New Norfolk
New Norfolk is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Anglican Church of St Matthew and Willow Court Asylum.

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.


