Port Stephens Friendship Group trip to Taree News Of The Area Opinion by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 9, 2018 48 members of The Port Stephens Friendship Group who enjoyed a Fantastic day on the Manning River. Dear News Of The Area FORTY eight members of the Port Stephens Friendship Group piled onto a coach at the depot of Port Stephens Coaches and 2 hours later, we disembarked in Taree. Modern Media: Advertise with News Of The Area and you get your ad in 1) in Print, 2) on the News Website (like this ad), and 3) on our Social Media news site. A much more efficient way to advertise. Reach a HUGE audience for a LOW price TODAY! Call us on 02 4983 2134. Or media@newsofthearea.com.au Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Then, onto a purpose built, twin hulled boat with the quietest two outboards I have ever encountered. We motored down the main stream, North Passage, and as we went along we were served Fresh Scones with Tea and Coffee. I must comment on the commentary. It was very well presented, well articulated, controlled and not overbearing, but informative. We motored right down to the beach at Old Bar before going up one of the other branches of the river (The South Passage). All this time, the team of two were cooking our Baked Roast Lunch. After the 4 hour cruise we arrived back at Taree, to be home at 5 p.m. Noel Finch Port Stephens Friendship Group