Steve and Sandy

Steve and Sandy Marshall married in 2025. They are soul mates. They think very much the same. Both have a deep faith, raised 3 children, have science degrees, love the bush and drive 4x4s. Both have owned businesses and have taught and inspired young people.

Sandy runs her own businesses as well as supporting the activities of Australian 4×4 Expeditions. Her businesses include the Crookwell Emporium, where she sell her own products, and scores of lovely – mostly home made – items from over 20 local businesses.

Sandy’s products form the Natural Indulgence range. This includes delicious home made chocolates, sauces and quality gifts.

Steve has always loved cars, the bush and boats. Its no wonder the inside of his 4x4s are set up with bunks, tables, fridges, plus extra food, water and fuel, just like small yachts. This is as he loves exploring the vast tracts or rolling dunes in places like the Simpson Desert.

Steve first cars were a Fiat and a Land Rover. He had them both at the Royal Australian Naval College and at University NSW in the 1970s!

His first business was a ute and trailer hire company. He computerize it and turned it into a national van hire company with its own booking office overseas. That business, called “Go with the Gecko”, now hires out large fleets of utilities and vans. Steve sold this in 2017.

Steve is a really passionate teacher. He taught Physics, Science and Geography at The Scots School Bathurst, (now Scots All Saints College) from 1986-99. He was Physics Master, Housemaster, Development Officer, Chairman Bathurst Celebrates Committee and  President of the Old Boys Association while there.

Each year Steve’s students obtained marks in the top ten in the NSW State Higher School Certificate Physics results. Steve also arranged for the Governor of NSW to arrive on Steam Train 3801 the School’s Jubilee Celebrations in March 1996. 

The celebrations included a Freedom of Entry March, a Highland Gathering, School 50th Celebration Scottish Carnival, Governor’s Reception and many other events. He inspired and chaired the arrangements for these events when employed part-time as The Scots School’s Development Officer.

Initially, Steve trained as a Maritime Officer and Public Relations Officer in the RAN. He obtained a Bachelor Degree (Physics and Psychology) and is licensed to drive ships. He was Navigator of the surveyship HMAS Morseby before becoming Deputy Director of the Marine Science Force. During this time he coordinated arrangements between Navy and the CSIRO.

Steve has organized many events nationally and internationally both in the Navy and since. His passion for 4×4 travel has never diminished. He has worn out many Land Rovers, but still uses his trusty original Engel fridge from 1982. He has lived in 5 states in Australia. He has explored every off road track he could find. He is always on the move enjoying adventures in remote regions. When in business, Steve’s office was a Land Rover for 21 years!

 

This is just one of his many adventures since obtaining a Land Rover and a license in 1975. On another occasion he crossed the Simpson Desert twice -including the Madigan Line – alone in a Range Rover Sport! The Madigan Line is a one way track across the Simpson Desert. It is over 700 km long and the one way section is close to 500km.

Contact Steve

Email: Steve@landrovergenius.com