A mystery Wellington cyclist was snapped on Tuesday sheltering from the rain in cardboard box creation.

A Wellington cyclist is turning heads both on the roads and online thanks to an inventive take on wet-weather gear.

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Several videos began circulating on social media earlier this week showing a mystery person sheltering from the rain inside a fully-intact cardboard box.

MIRO BZDUCH The cyclist appeared to have cut out eye and armholes in order to navigate the busy central city streets.

The cyclist appeared to have cut out eye and armholes in order to navigate the busy central city streets.

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The videos, posted on Facebook page Vic Deals, quickly garnered thousands of views and comments with most people praising the cyclist's ingenuity.

MIRO BZDUCH A mystery Wellington cyclist was snapped earlier this week sheltering from the rain in cardboard box creation.

Bevan Wilson, who filmed part of the person's ride through the CBD, said he was happy to have captured a "typical moment of Welly craziness".