Get distracted at the New Italy Rest Stop. It's right on the highway so is a great place for a quick revival break.
New Italy is about 15 minutes south of Woodburn and 30 minutes north of Maclean. It's a cool highway rest stop with a small café that serves great food and coffee. If you are looking for somewhere to stop and grab a bite to eat, use the amenities, stretch the legs or walk the pooch in tree shaded grounds and don't want to take much time off your trip... this is the perfect pit-stop. There's also plenty of parking space and you don't usually have to battle crowds. If you are into history - check out the museum. It preserves the memories of the Italian families who many years ago settled here. Wanna see more? Check out the link below.
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)