The 1st Devonport Scout Group was founded in 1908 and is one of the oldest Scout Groups in New Zealand. At first, the troop met in a shed in the garden of a house in Mozeley Avenue. In 1923, under the leadership of AE Knowles, the troop built 'Scoutsville', the Bach on Rangitoto Island which the group still owns today. From 1928-1939, the troop was based in the Bunker at the top of Mt Victoria (now used by the Folk Club), and after the Second World War moved to The Den in Allenby Avenue in 1946 - and have been there ever since. The Devonport Scout group has now served the Devonport Community for over 100 years.

Having nearly closed completely at the end of 2008, the 1st Devonport Scout Group is now in a growth cycle. Our Cub Pack meets on Mondays 5.30-7pm and our Kea Club for 6-8 yr olds meets on a Monday 4-5pm. The Scout Troop restarted in April 2010 and meets on Wednesday evenings from 6.30-8.30pm. Click here to read an article all about it in the May 14th edition of the Devonport Flagstaff newspaper.

Our Scout Den in Allenby Avenue is also available for hire, for children' s parties and other such social events and is also available for use by community groups. Click here for further information on Den Hire.