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Voykit pocket guide · Paraguay
New Australia
Nueva Londres
Half a day from Asunción or Coronel Oviedo: see the settlement and the Fiesta del Tujú if you time it for Christmas Day, otherwise a quick stop.
New Australia (Nueva Londres) is a small town founded by Australian socialists in 1893, the first attempt at a Marx-inspired colony. Today it is a quiet place with a rodeo festival on Christmas Day. Most travellers pass through on the way to or from Coronel Oviedo.
- Country
- Paraguay
- Local name
- Nueva Londres
- Best months
- Apr–Sep
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (hot, humid; Dec 25 is the festival day)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- PYG
- Money
- Currency is the Paraguayan guaraní (PYG, ₲). About ₲7,000–8,000 per US dollar in 2026 — check. Cash dominates outside hotels, malls and larger restaurants in Asunción.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₲80,000–120,000 excl. bed · Mid ₲120,000–200,000 excl. bed · High ₲200,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Tigo, Personal and Claro; prepaid SIMs with a passport at shops and malls, or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police 911 · Fire and ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 220 V · 50 Hz · European two-pin plugs fit most sockets.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: About 10% if not included.; Taxi / app: Round up.; Guide: US$5–10 a day.
- Water
- Tap water is treated in Asunción but many drink bottled; bottled outside the city.
- Toilets
- Use malls, restaurants and bus terminals; carry tissues.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Bus Asunción → Coronel Oviedo | ₲30,000–40,000 |
| Taxi Coronel Oviedo → New Australia | ₲50,000–70,000 |
| Meal in Coronel Oviedo | ₲25,000–50,000 |
| Beer (bottle) | ₲5,000–8,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- ASU · Silvio Pettirossi International (Asunción)
- About 2 h by car; check bus connections via Coronel Oviedo
Typical fares
- Bus Asunción → Coronel Oviedo
- about ₲30,000–40,000, about 2 h (check)
- Taxi Coronel Oviedo → New Australia
- ₲50,000–70,000, about 10 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walking covers the settlement. A car or taxi from Coronel Oviedo is easiest; buses run along Ruta 2.
See and do
Known for
- Australian socialist colony (1893)
- Fiesta del Tujú rodeo (Dec 25)
- Descendants of the original settlers
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Coronel Oviedo | Bus or taxi, about 10 min | 10–15 min |
| Asunción | Bus via Coronel Oviedo, about 2 h | 2–2.5 h |
| Areguá | Bus via Asunción, about 2.5 h | 2.5–3 h |
Sleep
- Coronel Oviedo
- 5 km (3.1 mi) east; the nearest town with hotels and services.3.1 mi (5 km) east; the nearest town with hotels and services.
- New Australia itself
- Very limited options; check for guesthouses.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | HolaOH-lah |
| Thank you | GraciasGRAH-syahs |
| How much? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?KWAN-toh KWES-tah |
| Where is the bus? | ¿Dónde está el autobús?DON-deh es-TAH el ow-toh-BOOS |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake, or a cheek kiss among women and friends; avoid: Skipping 'buenos días'
- Tereré circle: Say thank you when you want to stop; avoid: Wiping the straw
- Language: Try a Guaraní word (aguyje = thanks); avoid: Calling Guaraní a dialect
- Time: Expect relaxed punctuality (hora paraguaya); avoid: Getting visibly impatient
Scams and watch-outs
- The Fiesta del Tujú is the main draw; outside that date the town is very quiet.
- No ATM in New Australia; bring cash from Coronel Oviedo or Asunción.
- Little English spoken; basic Spanish or Guaraní helps.
New Australia is safe; watch for heat and limited services. The rodeo can get rowdy — keep valuables secure.
One and two days
No timed day plan for New Australia yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Australian socialist colony (1893)
- Fiesta del Tujú rodeo (Dec 25)
- Descendants of the original settlers
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: New Australia, revision 5240961 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5240961
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/new-australia). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.