People will soon be able to secure beds in advance at two popular Hawke's Bay tramping huts.
Rangiwahia and Sunrise Hut will be available to book from Thursday through to Easter.
Manawatu operations manager Allanah Irvine said they were two of the most popular huts in the park so a booking system would work to reduce the issue of overcrowding during peak season.
"We want to manage the overcrowding and encourage new people to get into the outdoors. Both destinations are ideal for less experienced trampers and family groups who want to get into the forest and explore the alpine tops," said Ms Irvine.
Research suggested that family groups preferred to use bookable accommodation so management were trying to make it easier for them to get into the back country.