Preheat the oven to 160°C/325°F/Gas mark 3
Sift together the flour and baking soda. Add in the oats, coconut and baking soda. Cream together the margarine, water, sugar and golden syrup/corn syrup. Mix in to the flour mixture. Stir in the macadamias and raisins. Blend well.
Drop by level tablespoons 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake for 10 minutes or until almost set. Cool on the sheets 2 to 3 minutes or until firm. Remove cookies to cool on wire racks.
