Location
Saffron Grove Lifestyle Village is centrally located in the City of Casey at the corner of Saffron and Nettle Drives Hallam. The Bus Stop just in front of Saffron Grove’s Community Centre goes directly to Fountain Gate Shopping Centre. Just beyond the village are the Princes Highway and Monash Freeway, allowing easy access to the Dandenong Hills, country Gippsland, the Mornington Peninsula & suburban Melbourne.
Local Attractions
World-class beaches, wineries and golf courses are just a stones throw away. There are also many great things to do and see in the City of Casey such as:
- Akoonah Park Market
- Berwick Craft Market
- Cranbourne Race Course
- Myuna Farm in Doveton
- The Old Cheese Factory
There are also many high quality restaurants in the area such as Clover Cottage at Berwick.
The City of Casey
The City of Casey was proclaimed in 1994. The name ‘Casey’ was given to the municipality in recognition of the contribution to the area by Lord Casey, Governor-General in 1965, and Lady Casey, author, artist and aviator. It is a vibrant municipality with a population of 223,000.
Casey has more than 400 parks, 200 playgrounds and over 50 recreation reserves for enjoyment of the majestic outdoors. Parks of significance include:
- Wilson Botanic Park – Berwick
- Royal Botanic Gardens – Cranbourne
- Churchill National Park – Endeavour Hills
- Lysterfield Lake Park – Lysterfield South
