Get distracted in Broadwater. It's on the highway so is perfect for a quick refreshment stop. (That is until the bypass goes in)
If you don't have much time but need to eat, Broadwater is a great place to stop. There's a couple of cafe's that serve up great food and coffee. Both are in relaxed surrounds but have totally different vibes. Check them out if not planning on diverting from the highway - a great alternative to the refreshments you get at highway fuel stops. On that note - if you do need fuel you can get it just down/up the road - at Woodburn in the south and Ballina in the north. If you are planning on heading to Evans Head on the coast (a 10 -15 minute drive), you can get there from here - just follow the signs.
USEFUL LOCAL LINKS
Queensland Border to South Ballina (Approx: 110 kms), South Ballina to Woolgoolga (Approx: 185 Kms), Woolgoolga to Kempsey (Approx: 135 Kms), Kempsey to Taree (Approx: 120 Kms), Taree to Raymond Terrace (Approx: 145 Kms), Raymond Terrace to Sydney (Approx: 165 Kms), Sydney to Nowra (Approx: 160 Kms), Nowra to Bodalla (Approx: 168 Kms), Bodalla to the Victorian Border (Approx: 197 Kms)