A 3 km loop through banksia woodland at the Dianella Regional Open Space, then dinner at Italians or brunch at Nogi Lane.
Dianella isn’t a suburb most people would pick for a day out, but it has a nice combo hiding in plain sight: a 3 km loop through banksia bushland at the Dianella Regional Open Space, then a proper Italian feed down the road. It’s my kind of easy Saturday, a walk to earn the pasta.
Quick facts
- Where: Dianella Regional Open Space, Light Street, Dianella, near the corner of Alexander and Morley Drives
- The walk: a 3.05 km loop, with a 2 km loop around the reserve plus a 1.05 km section through banksia woodland
- Best time: spring, from September to December, for wildflowers
- Facilities: car park, public toilets, BBQs, picnic shelters, a big playground and a fenced dog exercise area
- Cost: free
- Then eat: Italians on Walter Road West, or brunch at Nogi Lane on The Strand
The bushland loop at Dianella Regional Open Space
According to Trails WA, the Dianella Regional Open Space trail is a 3.05 km loop. It’s a 2 km loop around the reserve plus an extra 1.05 km through remnant banksia woodland, where the wildflowers are at their best in spring. Along the way you pass the sports ovals, tennis courts, a wetland and the community recreation centre.
At about 3 km it’s a short, easy walk, and the banksia section is the bit worth slowing down for, especially when the wildflowers are out.
The reserve itself is well set up. The City of Stirling lists public toilets, BBQs, picnic shelters, drinking fountains and a fenced dog exercise area. The playground behind the main car park backs straight onto the bushland, with a climbing wall, a big pendulum swing and a water pump with a creek bed. Handy if you’re bringing the family along.
Dinner at Italians
Italians at 165 Walter Road West has been going long enough to clock up more than 100 Tripadvisor reviews, and it’s still sitting on a 4.2. The recent ones are glowing. Reviewers name-check everything from the veal scallopini with Marsala sauce to the truffle ravioli, garlic prawns and tiramisu.
“Absolutely authentic, fresh and delicious Italian food.”
Warren M, July 2026, Tripadvisor review
“Great food, staff and vibe.”
Ray T, July 2026, Tripadvisor review
It’s closed on Mondays according to its Tripadvisor listing, so check before you go.
Or do it as a brunch walk with Nogi Lane
If you’re more of a morning walker, swap dinner for brunch at Nogi Lane, a cafe at 308 The Strand. Reviewers mention Asian-influenced dishes like chilli rendang scrambled eggs and prawn toast, and one said they waited about ten minutes for a table on a Saturday because it was so busy.
“Food and coffee was delicious. Prawn toast was unreal.”
Alex, December 2024, Tripadvisor review
More around here
Dianella is surrounded by good food suburbs. Next door, there’s my guide to the best Chinese restaurants in Morley, plus Inglewood’s Beaufort Street restaurants and Mount Lawley’s Beaufort Street. If you liked the bushland, you’ll love the walk up Reabold Hill in Bold Park and the wildflowers at Kings Park. For a riverside version of the same kind of day, try picnics by the river in Bayswater.
Featured image: Banksia attenuata and a WA Christmas tree in Perth bushland by Gnangarra, CC BY 2.5 AU via Wikimedia Commons, cropped.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trails WA lists it as a 3.05 km loop: a 2 km loop around the reserve plus an extra 1.05 km through remnant banksia woodland.
