The Cocos (Keeling) Islands

DIRECTOR'S NOTES:
Hey guys! My name is Jaxon Roberts and for the past few years I have been pursuing my dream of becoming a filmmaker and photographer. Since the beginning of my career, I always dreamt of capturing mind blowing locations that people haven’t yet seen before. The Cocos (Keeling) Islands, fits this description perfectly. Haven’t heard of it? Neither have I until a couple of years ago! And it’s part of Australia (where I’ve lived my whole life!).
Located off the coast of Western Australia, this once coconut palm plantation is now just a tropical paradise with stunning beaches and deep jungles that you have to see to believe. Cocos consists of 27 islands, only 2 of which are inhabited.
Back in December of 2019, I was lucky enough to travel here with a bunch of other creative minded people . Lucky for us, we have friends that grew up on these islands and could show us all they have to offer. From camping on our own island under the stars and amongst hundreds of hermit crabs to swimming in the clearest water you’ve ever seen, eating freshly caught and cooked fish and drinking fresh coconuts, this experience was something I once only ever dreamt of. Whilst filming this paradise I had 2 goals: to take in and embrace the simplistic island life and to portray the true essence of our experience. I came home with some of my favorite footage I’ve ever captured and I'm so happy I can share it all! Thanks for watching, your support means the world to me!
Jaxon Roberts | Filmmaker
Instagram - / jaxon_roberts
KZbin - / @jaxon_roberts
Also a big thanks to Nush and Dre for letting me use some extra footage from the stunning underwater world of Cocos! Make sure you check these legends out, their work is insane!
Nush - / nushfreedman
Dre - / andrererekuracreative
Music
Song: “Bambro Koyo Ganda” by Bonobo
Bonobo's Instagram: / si_bonobo

[@jaxon_roberts]

Hey everyone! Thanks so much for all your kind words about my video! I had such a great time creating this and I hope you all enjoyed it! For those wondering, most of the footage was shot using a Sony A73 and a DJI Mavic 2 pro drone! 😊

[@janjeetmazumder3407]

This is just awesome! Great work 💯

[@jonathanmuller1537]

even the underwater shots?

[@Dhdiebwhdbeodhs]

Great work. Subscribed to your channel.

[@jaxon_roberts]

@@jonathanmuller1537 Some were with Gopro hero 7 and some were with a friends panasonic GH5

[@ojasnisalkar3322]

Too good bruh!

[@xseunghoonx]

When it is all said and done, nature will always be here to remind us that the world still lives and breathes in all of its effortless beauty. As human beings and unexpected caretakers of this Earth, we have a responsibility to treat it right and make sure it survives way beyond our years. Aloha to all 🌈

[@akshatgoyal9216]

These people don’t make videos, they make artworks

[@tomjauncey7]

Great job Jaxon 👏🏽 Beautiful Destinations is all about celebrating and showcasing the hidden gems. Thanks for putting this paradise location on the map. I’d never heard of it before 😳🔥. Need to visit!

[@jaxon_roberts]

Thanks so much legend! I'm sure you will get over there one day!

[@applepie2806]

For those people who's worrying about not knowing how to create seamless aninated transitions, thia video showed that a hard cut is also good

[@jaxon_roberts]

Thank you! Glad you can appreciate it !

[@beautifuldestinationsyoutube]

Absolutely! Done to a tee here 👌🏼

[@Ennkay1]

What a treat to watch this...4 minutes of pure bliss ☯️

[@missjane474]

Was there just recently & your vid does absolute justice to this slice of heaven. Thankyou. Best place on earth ❤️

[@danizanzibar4344]

Australia and its offshoots are paradise

[@ShaunandVictoria]

Incredible art. These guys inspire me as an amateur hobbyist on our channel. These guys are the cream of the crop, worldwide. Respect to the professionals. Keep doing you, keep up your talents, and keep promoting this beautiful planet.

[@beautifuldestinationsyoutube]

Thanks, Shaun and Victoria! We appreciate this. Stay tuned for more inspiring films! ✨

[@PurnamadaPurnamidam]

Jaxon Roberts, You have done a FANTASTIC JOB here. Amazing island indeed. Thank you for sharing your passion. I hope you are doing great since 2019.

[@gautedrange4046]

Awesome place, it is sooo beautiful there. I have actually been there in 2013, probably one of few...a truly unique and unspoilt place. Have not considered going back due to its remoteness and being so special but watching this video makes me reconsider...:)

[@gregkokjian1659]

Love it! Thank you for this beautiful destination!

[@helpislamnow7076]

Incredible videography skills! WOW!!!!!

[@anaghamanikandan]

This channel should hit more than 50M.....🙄 Cinematography is on another level....🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TravelMoreWithKristin]

Gorgeous video! The sound editing is awesome!! 🎥

[@margarittasz2764]

Omg😮 this video is actually really good!!!! The transitions , voiceover ! Everything

[@rafaelroque4336]

Man , very good job!! Perfect footage!! Im shocked !! what a heaven!!

[@Xəeroh]

Yeah, much better than Big Country s

[@AdventuresofanoldSeadog]

Brilliant film. Nice work.

[@lindatang4955]

Beautiful Island 🏝️

[@CRPFilmsChristianRaymundPastor]

Amazing place in Australia. I want to travel here with my wife too.

[@TheTravelworldprdyydv23410]

Awesome Coco islands with nice video by Beautiful destinations

[@xxzusxx]

I must have flew over this 2 weeks ago from Melbourne to Dubai looks amazing

[@benjaminsivic369]

Love the video. Definetly delivered a feeling 🧭

[@beautifuldestinationsyoutube]

We're glad you enjoyed watching this, Benjamin! Stay tuned for more travel films ✨

[@JayantKumar-dn3zu]

Your movie making skills are incredible and jaw dropping.

[@Scholarhi]

The transition from the stars to the fire embers was insaneeeee!!!

[@joels4799]

Would love to go there in future. Nice cinematic video!

[@Miki99432]

Will visit for sure. The place really looks like paradise to me.

[@annemariefestersen1072]

The shallow blue waters, the palm trees, the white beaches, the sizes of the islands, heck even the name Cocos Islands, are exactly what you think of when you think of a tropical island paradise.

[@jaivkoltun4948]

Now this is art !!! Next level cinematic experience, and I've just added it to my list of paradise places to sail to. . . Many thanks for your elegant footage, editing and precision. . . World class. . .

[@trungcc]

Love Beautiful Destinations

[@travelwithatwal2184]

Amazing its my request to you guys you should visit once to Andaman Islands these islands are still untouched and still having tribes life totally out connected with this modern world

[@PilotWanderlust]

AMAZING film! Awesome islands! Sick edit, well done! Enjoyed watching! Thanks!

[@ragulmuthu]

Woow... pure nature ❤️

[@harrisismail-ayoeb2736]

Beautiful Atolls. Paradise Islands. CKIs is rightfully Clunies-Ross Islands!🏝

[@KubaOnTour]

This video is KILLING my mind - perfect job. All the best from POLAND ;)

[@beautifuldestinationsyoutube]

Glad you enjoyed this, Kuba! Cheers. 🙌🏼

[@worldwildhearts]

It is a fantastic video. All of the islands looks so beautiful.Hope to visit there someday.👏

[@abroun]

Wow this is a heaven... hope to visit it someday. the song is similar to Morocco Gnawa Music !!

[@michellefung18apr83]

Amazing VIEWs....

[@MehdiMirian]

Very cool video, spectacular location!

[@kikowow82]

Absolutly tremendous work!!!

[@VidVenturesWorld]

Wow wonderful destination and shot beautifully

[@wepa-jq9bh]

real nice! thanksfor sharing

[@SHOOTMEFILMS-]

This is just awesome! Great work☝

[@DeepRoaming]

I love your editing brother,, lot's of love to you from North East India

[@michellefung18apr83]

Great venue for many different events of a lifetime.

[@tokdaddydnomad3950]

Heaven!!! Last paradise on earth, i may say!

[@Bhaveshtorry]

Impatiently waiting for this😍

[@WalkoutMatt]

this place looks truly like a dream. amazing edit and shots it has been added to my list.

[@dominameno9550]

Love from Poland ❤️👍🇵🇱Beautiful video

[@JoseRhodeIsland]

Beautiful video! Now I’m gonna go thanks!

[@asuka6148]

I will going like there absolutely in my life

[@adityark96]

And I'm coming with you

[@csaba5415]

I was browsing the map of Australia the other day when I came across this island. Breathtaking! I’ve «decided» to survive corona (famous last words), travel there and I bet you I’m going to be eaten by the first shark. I wish we could all travel. Beautifully filmed and edited, by the way!

[@MD_Production]

So have you actually been to Cocos Islands?

[@ANDRIANFEMIXOBOY]

Great spending time in the islands.

[@travelescape4172]

Amazing video. Great work.wish to be there.👍👍👣

[@maryaflleje9830]

Extremely Beautiful!!!!

[@SHIVAYG]

Amazing and unique!!! Thank you

[@rutgm1339]

So rad!!

[@Samyxstudios]

Absolute fire 🔥🙌🏽

[@safaripae4567]

Wowwwww beauty island😘😘😘

[@FNFilmsPhotography]

Wonderful!!😍🤩

[@Daiyadr]

Absolutely stunning Videos. Really like your videos. I watched all of your videos

[@fredetseverine]

Wooow !!! Beautiful 👏 good job

[@jayjadhav8943]

Beuatifull gift from india to mynmar

[@sj4nd]

After watching this video last year I have actually booked to go there in Jan '22 and I cannot wait. Thanks for inspiring and keeping the travel vibes high.

[@brunobastos5533]

one year later how it was

[@chotaire]

One year later she realized she had actually booked Turks and Caicos Islands.

[@yolaafitasari1140]

woa beautiful paradise😍

[@harry.digital]

Well done Jaxon, this edit blew my mind!

[@Jochumvideos]

Awesome edit, great work

[@gamingonfire00]

so beautiful its inspire me

[@doctorlife]

Breathtaking 😍

[@MonicaCasillas3]

This is a beautiful place, can I travel hear

[@GoBroNik]

Wow just wow ...that starting ❤ That chase ! I am wondering how did they run barefeet in that forest land. And music is my all time fav which I am definitely gonna use in one of my videos. Thanks for this inspiration. 🥰👍👐

[@sriram9986]

Superb more to come from you

[@ourrealitytravels]

Wicked editing mate of a very special place.

[@shann124]

Wow what a place and awesome. Video

[@jackdaniels7913]

If it wasn't a bucket list tourist trap before it is now 😉 🥃 cheers 🍻

[@our.midnightstory]

Really nice angles and significant editing!

[@vishwasreddy8418]

What an art video..😍

[@deanjais4279]

Nice work. Would be nicer if the local Malay Cocos people are in the shots too.

[@adilahnaf]

Love This😍

[@paulstrickler5684]

Inspired 30 sec thirst trap. Islands look cool too.

[@joeyong1418]

Amazing place, my friends have been there, maybe one day....

[@OtmanMarzouki]

gnawa music *.* one of the amazing moroccan music

[@hermesteixeira5531]

Love cocos keeling Love 😍😍😍💕💓💞💕❤️

[@louisaklimentos7583]

I love to go there !

[@nicodemus_ss]

AMAZING !!!!!

[@Gapsx1eGewehr]

I wonder, during your trip to the Cocos Islands, did you ever explore the history of the Sydney/Emden fight? I believe you could dive on what remains of wreck of the Emden off the coast of North Keeling, as well. The battle holds great significance being the Royal Australian Navy's first naval victory!

[@alanbstard4]

they don't look the types that would care. On youtube there are a few great docos on Emden and Sydney

[@sauravnaik6233]

2:23 😍amazing 👏

[@chavdadinesh143]

Thank you 😊

[@dadadu19520]

The best way to wake up is to watch this vid

[@ferdihamza2897]

Great job 🔥🔥🔥

[@robinchills]

So siiick 🙌🤩

[@NatureBeauty-ul8ko]

Wow Amazing video❤️❤️

[@hansroth2793]

due to lack of Access to Cocos Islands, agree thats unique besides of other atolls in the Central and South Pacific. anyway remember me to Tetiaroa but for surfers prefer Cocos...

[@Peter.Junior_]

That galaxy/fire transition tho.....

[@jaxon_roberts]

Glad you appreciate it! 😊

[@beautifuldestinationsyoutube]

Mind-blowing 🤯💯

[@Tellotv]

The editing skills are insane

[@kco3world]

Aus🇦🇺's Cocos (Keeling) Islands sure remind me Siargao of PH🇵🇭 island life🏝

[@luizasusan6149]

That’s exactly my thought while watching this

[@schoeferfilm]

This is really a master piece of filming art 👏 i want to go there 😂💪🏼 #filmmakingismypassion

[@beautifuldestinationsyoutube]

Glad you enjoyed this! 💯

[@aesthetix3398]

Beauty

[@adedayoogundairo6177]

Amazing 💫

[@gamingonfire00]

i am wounder that why you have few subscribers ,your skill is mindblowing you should have minimum 10 M SUBCRIBERS