JAPANESE backpacker Uni has made a splash in the region as he attempts to travel the 3000km journey from Melbourne to Cairns using only a foot–powered scooter.

The 23 year old landed in Melbourne in late January, before immediately making and documenting his journey across the country on his scooter.

Uni was a big hit in the local community, stopping through Euroa, Avenel and Violet Town as part of his travels so far.

Violet Town resident Pete Basham and his wife discovered Uni in town on January 30 and had him for breakfast at their place.

Mr Basham called Uni's trip a 'gutsy effort' and the local community Facebook pages shared a similar sentiment.

Words used to describe his journey included "inspiring", "good news", "an amazing effort", "a fab adventure", "very impressive", and "crazy".

Brendan Paterson of Euroa joked "somebody should tell him that the VLine service ain't quite that bad."

The trip has received national media coverage, with The Guardian covering the early parts of his journey.