Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease a few baking sheets.

In a large bowl, combine the oats, coconut, flour, sugar, and salt.

In a small saucepan, melt the butter and stir in the golden syrup.

In a separate small bowl, add the baking soda to the boiling water.

Stir the baking soda and water mixture into the melted butter and golden syrup.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.

Stir well to combine until a dough forms.

Drop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about an inch of space between each.

Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.

Transfer the cookies to cooling racks to cool completely.