Nicholson is a coastal locality in the Shire of Burke, Queensland, Australia.

The Nicholson River enters from the south-west and then forms parts of the southern boundary before re-entering the locality to discharge into the Gulf.

[7] Nicholson has a number of heritage-listed sites, including: Yukulta (also known as Ganggalida) is an Australian Aboriginal language.

[9] Yulluna (also known as Yalarnga, Yalarrnga, Jalanga, Jalannga, Wonganja, Gunggalida, Jokula) is an Australian Aboriginal language.

The Yulluna language region includes the local government boundaries of the Shire of Cloncurry and other areas near the Gulf of Carpentaria.