The nature walk at Ohakune and the Alpine Walk at Whakapapa are wheelchair accessible. Rock-climbing is also an option. Snow sports Two of New Zealand's largest ski fields, Whakapapa and Turoa, are located within the park. If you going to be using the track system in the park for overnight trips fill in an intention form at the Department of Conservation Visitor Centre and remember to let them know when you have completed your trip. Take suncream and sunglasses, summer or winter.
Boots are the recommended footwear.
In winter specialised mountaineering equipment will also be needed. During and after heavy snow falls avalanches are possible.