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New AustraliaNueva 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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PYG
- Best months
- Apr–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (hot, humid; Dec 25 is the festival day)
- Airport
- ASU
- Nights
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for New Australia911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about New Australia, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Paraguayan guaraní (PYG, ₲).Paraguay-wide
- SIM or eSIMTigo, Personal and Claro; prepaid SIMs with a passport at shops and malls, or an eSIM before you fly.Paraguay-wide
- Tap waterTap water is treated in Asunción but many drink bottled; bottled outside the city.Paraguay-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10% if not included.Paraguay-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Paraguay-wide
- SafetyNew Australia is safe; watch for heat and limited services.
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- RestroomsUse malls, restaurants and bus terminals; carry tissues.Paraguay-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 911 fire and ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysSiesta about 12:00–15:00 in towns; Mennonite colonies close on Sundays.Siesta about 12:00 PM–3:00 PM in towns; Mennonite colonies close on Sundays.Paraguay-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckASU Silvio Pettirossi International (Asunción) (About 2 h by car; check bus connections via Coronel Oviedo).
- Getting aroundWalking covers the settlement.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerBeer (bottle)₲5,000–8,000
- Budget bedHostel bed in Coronel Oviedo, a night, per personPYG 50,000
- Mid-range bedDouble room in Coronel Oviedo, a night, per roomPYG 200,000
- High-end bedDouble room in Coronel Oviedo, a night, per roomPYG 350,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget PYG 80,000 · Mid PYG 140,000 · High PYG 250,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ASU Silvio Pettirossi International (Asunción) (About 2 h by car; check bus connections via Coronel Oviedo)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Feb
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Best: Apr–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jun (13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) low), wettest Jan (8 rain days), driest Jun (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
New Australia: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Dec
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walking covers the settlement. A car or taxi from Coronel Oviedo is easiest; buses run along Ruta 2.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Coronel Oviedo
goDoor to door: 10–15 min
Bus or taxi, about 10 min
Largest nearby town; services and connections.
Asunción
goDoor to door: 2–2.5 h
Bus via Coronel Oviedo, about 2 h
Capital with museums and markets.
Areguá
cautionDoor to door: 2.5–3 h
Bus via Asunción, about 2.5 h
Crafts and lake; a long day trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
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.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₲80,000–120,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₲120,000–200,000 excl. bed
- High
- ₲200,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in Coronel Oviedo1 × 1 night × PYG 200,000 | PYG 200,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × PYG 140,000 | PYG 280,000 |
| Bus Asunción ↔ Coronel Oviedo, one way2 × PYG 30,000 · check | PYG 60,000 |
| Taxi Coronel Oviedo ↔ New Australia, one way1 × PYG 50,000 · check | PYG 50,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | PYG 59,000 |
| Trip total≈ PYG 324,500 per person per day, bed included | PYG 649,000 |
2026 estimate in guaraníes; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Bus Asunción → Coronel Oviedocheck | ₲30,000–40,000 |
| Taxi Coronel Oviedo → New Australiacheck | ₲50,000–70,000 |
| Meal in Coronel Oviedo | ₲25,000–50,000 |
| Beer (bottle) | ₲5,000–8,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Fire and ambulance
- 911
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
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- Police911
- Fire and ambulance911
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- 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)
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-syahs)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much? (KWAN-toh KWES-tah)
- ¿Dónde está el autobús? — Where is the bus? (DON-deh es-TAH el ow-toh-BOOS)
Little English spoken; Spanish or Guaraní essential.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for New Australia. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (hot, humid; Dec 25 is the festival day) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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