Last week, we spoke to Natalie McCondach about what it's like living on a remote island with only her partner for company.
Robert Long, also known as Beansprout, has been living a remote life for over 40 years.
He and his wife Catherine live at Gorge River in Westland, a two day walk from the town of Haast.
He joins Anna to explain how living a solitary life doesn't have to be a lonely life.