JETSTAR estimates it will bring 20,000 extra tourists from New Zealand and boost the Far North's economy by up to $30 million with its new direct services between Cairns and Auckland next year.

TOURIST Cathy Robinson's picture of a true clown anemone fish has tickled the fancy of the crew at Passions of Paradise.

ACCOUNTANTS estimate the Far North will get a $100 million windfall if taxpayers lodge their returns on time and spend it within the &nbsp;<br>region.