RGR B Company 1 Commanding Officer Major Fraser Rae told the Otago Daily Times the company, comprising Nepalese soldiers of the British Army stationed in Brunei, had been in New Zealand since April 1, spending five weeks training at Tekapo.
Its training included using the New Zealand Army's simulation technology, which was invaluable before its service in Afghanistan next year.
While "quite dubious" about the technology initially, Maj Rae said the simulation enabled three-dimensional images to be created, allowing soldiers to experience patrolling, explosions and combative ambushes without the real life-risk.
In Queenstown since Tuesday, the company is using the resort for "adventure training", including canyoning, mountain biking and climbing, designed to push the soldiers and test their leadership and cohesion.
"It gets the guys working in different environments.
We find it's an effective way of looking at people in a different light," Maj Rae said.
This is the company's third visit to New Zealand since 1987.
While in New Zealand, the Ghurkas have taken part in the Anzac Day parade and also had dinner with Sir Edmund Hillary's widow, June, Lady Hillary, who has a long association with Nepal.
One of the most feared and respected army brigades in the world, the Ghurkas accept just 230 soldiers every year from at least 20,000 applications.
"The soldiers we get are some of the fittest and hardest guys," Maj Rae said.
Many had a strong family history with generations of men serving in the Ghurkas.
Three of those were Riflemen Santosh Shrestha (22), Ajaya Gurung (21) and Pradeep Gurung (24), who have served with the Ghurkas respectively for 2 years, 18 months and 5 years.
For the trio, travelling the world while getting an education and continuing their family traditions with the RGR were reasons enough to be part of the company.
Maj Rae said, financially, serving with the RGR was also a "massive bonus", while another benefit was the right (for many) to reside in the United Kingdom.
The company will head to Christchurch next week before flying back to Brunei on Friday.
