In a stunning turn of events, the tiny village of Cardrona, New Zealand, has officially declared itself the prime vacation destination for sheep—much to the confusion of tourists looking for scenic beauty, craft beer, and overpriced artisanal cheese. Locals proudly announced that the sheep-to-human ratio has reached an impressive rate of 20:1, a statistic they plan to flaunt in their opening pitch to the next travel show trying to compete with other non-essential reality TV dramas. Tourists arriving in Cardrona hoping to experience lush landscapes and exhilarating activities have quickly found themselves outnumbered—not by fellow holidaymakers, but by the woolly residents that seem just as surprised to see humans. "I thought I was coming for a relaxing holiday, but apparently, I just walked into a local sheep convention. No one told me they were the ones on vacation!" lamented one bewildered traveler, while a nearby sheep regarded him indifferently, munching away on a patch of grass as if auditioning for a role in a nature documentary. The villagers have embraced this unique scenario with open arms—and hooves. Their latest marketing slogan, "Cardrona: Where the Sheep Always Say ‘Bah!’ and The Tourists Say ‘Huh?’" has garnered both chuckles and eye rolls. With attractions such as “The Woolshed Experience,” which essentially involves giving the sheep a good hearty petting and maybe a cynical lecture on the virtues of life from a sheep’s perspective, it's become an amusing, if not slightly puzzling, way for visitors to spend their afternoons. “Honestly, we just started counting sheep here to make sure they were remaining safe and sound, but then we thought, 'Why not make it a competition?'" shared the town’s unofficial mayor, who was later revealed to be a slightly overenthusiastic border collie. “Now, when tourists arrive, we tell them to embrace their inner shepherd—because who needs a map when you have a flock?” As visitors attempt to take photos with their fellow vacationers, they’ve found it nearly impossible to avoid the occasional rogue sheep photobombing them or—worse—choosing to “express” its deepest feelings on a beloved pair of hiking boots. The local brewery has even launched a new line of beers named after the various sheep breeds, such as "The Lamb of God" and "Ewe-Tap the Keg," much to the chagrin of animal rights activists and conscious drinkers. Residents have gone to great lengths to make tourists feel welcomed in their sheep-dominated realm. Scavenger hunts now involve finding sheep with themed costumes or spotting the rare and elusive sheep that will actually move out of the way when you make eye contact. “It’s oddly exhilarating,” one visitor shared after finally locating “Baa-Ha-Ha,” the local celebrity sheep admired for its unrivaled Instagram presence. “But mostly, it’s just hard to navigate when they’re all trying to give you directions.” Nevertheless, the sheep continue to thrive, taking full advantage of quaint B&Bs and cozy cafes that align their seasonal menus to cater almost exclusively to their sheepish clientele—think scone-flavored hay and herbal teas brewed from various grasses. Whatever happened to tourist comfort? Well, nothing seems more comforting than lying down among the grass while a local sheep tells you about its dreams of quality pasture, which apparently has become the latest trend in self-care experiences. So, if you find yourself in New Zealand without a clue on where you are or who you’re supposed to be with, take the GPS out of your pocket, leave your plans, and head straight to Cardrona. Because as they say, if you can't beat 'em, find yourself a sheep and join the crowd. After all, they probably know more about Aotearoa than the tourists do, and they're not afraid to guide you there—one fluffy step at a time.