Kentaro Jin’s mother thought he was crazy when he decided to walk across Australia dressed as a cat.

But the 26-year-old from Japan marched on and has now reached Geelong.

The happy leopard-suited adventurer left Carnarvon, Western Australia, two years ago with just a wheelbarrow of belongings.

“Catman” has since gathered more than 500,000 followers on Instagram as he documents his heart-warming chance interactions with strangers on the road.

“Australia is really kind,” Jin tells The Age . “Everyone is touching my heart, and I’m very happy.”

On sparse outback roads, strangers have pulled over to share water and food.

In old country pubs, barflies have offered him a place to stay and a shower.

And on the Great Ocean Road a week ago, cyclists racing past in the UCI Gran Fondo World

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