A delegation of local tourism operators has been in Sydney and Brisbane this week as a part of a Fraser Coast Tourism & Events 2018 Trade Mentoring program.

Hervey Bay scuba diving companies are already accepting tentative bookings for divers keen to see the ex-HMAS Tobruk as soon as tours begin.

Hervey Bay is a top whale watching destination, not only for tourists but also for researchers who have revealed some quirky facts about the giant mammals.

Taking a boat or a bus to the Relish Food and Wine Festival in Maryborough are two alternatives Hervey Bay residents have to driving on June 2.