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Preheat oven to slow, 150°C.
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Lightly grease and line 2 oven trays with baking paper.
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In a medium bowl, combine oats, flour, coconut and sugar.
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In a small saucepan, combine butter and syrup. Stir over a low heat for 2-3 minutes, until melted.
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In a small jug, combine water and soda.
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Stir into butter mixture. Pour into dry ingredients. Mix well.
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Roll tablespoons of mixture into balls. Arrange on prepared trays, 4cm apart (to allow room for spreading). Flatten gently with fingertips or a fork.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes for chewy biscuits or 20-25 minutes for crisper ones.
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Cool on trays for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.